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    <title>Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Videogamer”</title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
    <description>Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium".
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    <itunes:subtitle>A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium".
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  <title>Super Mario World</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>35 years later Super Mario World remains a high watermark in video games. The venerable plumber and new pal Yoshi the dinosaur's adventure features pixel perfect platforming, satisfying secret scouring, and whimsical wonder. Guests podcaster Matt Storm a.k.a. Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite) and comedian Rich Baker (richbakercoaching.com) hit the Star Road to celebrate a classic that is still tubular, groovy, and funky today.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:37:46</itunes:duration>
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  <description>35 years later Super Mario World remains a high watermark in video games. The venerable plumber and new pal Yoshi the dinosaur's adventure features pixel perfect platforming, satisfying secret scouring, and whimsical wonder. Guests podcaster Matt Storm a.k.a. Stormageddon ("Fun" and Games, Reignite) and comedian Rich Baker (richbakercoaching.com) hit the Star Road to celebrate a classic that is still tubular, groovy, and funky today.
Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - https://playingbyear.fireside.fm
If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
You can also use YouTube, if that's your thing: https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from Super Mario World by Koji Kondo 
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    <![CDATA[<p>35 years later Super Mario World remains a high watermark in video games. The venerable plumber and new pal Yoshi the dinosaur&#39;s adventure features pixel perfect platforming, satisfying secret scouring, and whimsical wonder. Guests podcaster Matt Storm a.k.a. Stormageddon (&quot;Fun&quot; and Games, Reignite) and comedian Rich Baker (richbakercoaching.com) hit the Star Road to celebrate a classic that is still tubular, groovy, and funky today.</p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:<br>
Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
All music from Super Mario World by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>35 years later Super Mario World remains a high watermark in video games. The venerable plumber and new pal Yoshi the dinosaur&#39;s adventure features pixel perfect platforming, satisfying secret scouring, and whimsical wonder. Guests podcaster Matt Storm a.k.a. Stormageddon (&quot;Fun&quot; and Games, Reignite) and comedian Rich Baker (richbakercoaching.com) hit the Star Road to celebrate a classic that is still tubular, groovy, and funky today.</p>

<p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, Playing By Ear! - <a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a></p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>You can also use YouTube, if that&#39;s your thing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@NostalgiumArcanum/podcasts</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:<br>
Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
All music from Super Mario World by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
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  <title>Super Metroid</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
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  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>In space, no one can hear you scream, or roll into a little ball. Super Metroid is yet another jewel in Nintendo's crown, and one whose labyrinthine corridors of sci-fi horror forever cemented a genre of gameplay that has cast a shadow for over three decades. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the "Fun" and Games, and Reignite podcasts joins us to celebrate Samus Aran and this seminal entry in the long-running Metroid series.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:19:06</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>In space, no one can hear you scream, or roll into a little ball. Super Metroid is yet another jewel in Nintendo's crown, and one whose labyrinthine corridors of sci-fi horror forever cemented a genre of gameplay that has cast a shadow for over three decades. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the "Fun" and Games, and Reignite podcasts joins us to celebrate Samus Aran and this seminal entry in the long-running Metroid series.
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All Score from Super Metroid by Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano 
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  <itunes:keywords>alien, aliens, samus, samus aran, scifi, horror, metroid, metroidvania, game, games, gamer, gamers, gaming, nintendo, videogame, videogames, videogaming, videogamer, videogamers, retrogame, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, snes</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In space, no one can hear you scream, or roll into a little ball. Super Metroid is yet another jewel in Nintendo&#39;s crown, and one whose labyrinthine corridors of sci-fi horror forever cemented a genre of gameplay that has cast a shadow for over three decades. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the &quot;Fun&quot; and Games, and Reignite podcasts joins us to celebrate Samus Aran and this seminal entry in the long-running Metroid series.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All Score from Super Metroid by Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In space, no one can hear you scream, or roll into a little ball. Super Metroid is yet another jewel in Nintendo&#39;s crown, and one whose labyrinthine corridors of sci-fi horror forever cemented a genre of gameplay that has cast a shadow for over three decades. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the &quot;Fun&quot; and Games, and Reignite podcasts joins us to celebrate Samus Aran and this seminal entry in the long-running Metroid series.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All Score from Super Metroid by Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano</p>]]>
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  <title>Final Fantasy IX</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/124</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -0800</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/4b96084e-5846-4c6a-abde-c94e62e94447.mp3" length="97586704" type="audio/mpeg"/>
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  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We're joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:40:21</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We're joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo!
If you have feedback, send it via Mognet or find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy IV by Nobuo Uematsu
Dungeons &amp;amp; Dragons - The Dead Alewives 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>final fantasy, playstation, ps1, psx, rpg, jrpg, rpgs, jrpgs, fantasy, game, games, gaming, gamer, gamers, videogames, videogame, videogaming, videogamer, videogamers, retrogame, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, retrogamers, 1990s, 90s, nobuo uematsu</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We&#39;re joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo!</p>

<p>If you have feedback, send it via Mognet or find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy IV by Nobuo Uematsu<br>
Dungeons &amp; Dragons - The Dead Alewives</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>For those who love video games with an emotionally resonant story, Final Fantasy IX is a place to call home. We&#39;re joined by Rick Firestone of the Pixel Project Radio podcast to celebrate this compelling entry in the long-running series, its memorable characters, impactful story, and all-time great soundtrack. Kupo!</p>

<p>If you have feedback, send it via Mognet or find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy IV by Nobuo Uematsu<br>
Dungeons &amp; Dragons - The Dead Alewives</p>]]>
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  <title>The Legend of Zelda (Series)</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/99</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:15:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/5b09a087-9d9b-45e2-b48b-ee0af1ee361d.mp3" length="89904105" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Hey! Listen... to this podcast about Nintendo's perennial adventure series, The Legend of Zelda. This series links to the past, between worlds, and continues to breath new wind into the kingdom of Hyrule for nearly 40 years with no signs of stopping. Guests Phil Head of the Spectrum Days podcast and comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us for this retrospective on a game series with endless wisdom, courage, and power.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:31:22</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/5/5b09a087-9d9b-45e2-b48b-ee0af1ee361d/cover.jpg?v=2"/>
  <description>Hey! Listen... to this podcast about Nintendo's perennial adventure series, The Legend of Zelda. This series links to the past, between worlds, and continues to breath new wind into the kingdom of Hyrule for nearly 40 years with no signs of stopping. Guests Phil Head of the Spectrum Days podcast and comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us for this retrospective on a game series with endless wisdom, courage, and power.
If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@nostalgiumarcanum_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from The Legend of Zelda - Koji Kondo
All score from The Legend of Zelda II: Link's Adventure - Koji Kondo
All score from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Koji Kondo
All score from The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time - Koji Kondo
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Koji Kondo
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda Theme With Lyrics: Music by Koji Kondo, Lyrics by Heather Campbell 
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  <itunes:keywords>zelda, nintendo, link, rpg, game, games, gaming, gamer, gamers, retrogame, retrogames, retrogamer, retrogamers, retrogaming, videogame, videogames, videogaming, videogamer, videogamers, breath of the wild, tears of the kingdom</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Hey! Listen... to this podcast about Nintendo&#39;s perennial adventure series, The Legend of Zelda. This series links to the past, between worlds, and continues to breath new wind into the kingdom of Hyrule for nearly 40 years with no signs of stopping. Guests Phil Head of the Spectrum Days podcast and comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us for this retrospective on a game series with endless wisdom, courage, and power.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda II: Link&#39;s Adventure - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<br>
The Legend of Zelda Theme With Lyrics: Music by Koji Kondo, Lyrics by Heather Campbell</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Hey! Listen... to this podcast about Nintendo&#39;s perennial adventure series, The Legend of Zelda. This series links to the past, between worlds, and continues to breath new wind into the kingdom of Hyrule for nearly 40 years with no signs of stopping. Guests Phil Head of the Spectrum Days podcast and comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) join us for this retrospective on a game series with endless wisdom, courage, and power.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
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<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro -  Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda II: Link&#39;s Adventure - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Koji Kondo<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<br>
All score from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<br>
The Legend of Zelda Theme With Lyrics: Music by Koji Kondo, Lyrics by Heather Campbell</p>]]>
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  <title>Super Mario 64</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/95</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/6ae5fd84-5e2c-4727-819b-10928a53213f.mp3" length="90102368" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Let's-a-go! Super Mario 64 was a huge leap into the third dimension for its jumping protagonist. Nintendo once again revolutionized gaming and set the template for virtually every 3D game in the 28 years since its release. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the "Fun" and Games, Reignite, and Screen Snark podcasts plugs in with us to plunge into paintings and revisit one of the most important videogames of all time.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:27:24</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/6/6ae5fd84-5e2c-4727-819b-10928a53213f/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Let's-a-go! Super Mario 64 was a huge leap into the third dimension for its jumping protagonist. Nintendo once again revolutionized gaming and set the template for virtually every 3D game in the 28 years since its release. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the "Fun" and Games, Reignite, and Screen Snark podcasts plugs in with us to plunge into paintings and revisit one of the most important videogames of all time.
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from Super Mario 64 by Koji Kondo 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>nintendo, mario, game, games, gaming, gamer, gamers, videogames, videogame, videogaming, videogamer, videogamers, retrogame, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, retrogamers, 1990s, 90s, n64, platformer, 3d platformer, 3d, computer, computers, console, consoles</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s-a-go! Super Mario 64 was a huge leap into the third dimension for its jumping protagonist. Nintendo once again revolutionized gaming and set the template for virtually every 3D game in the 28 years since its release. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the &quot;Fun&quot; and Games, Reignite, and Screen Snark podcasts plugs in with us to plunge into paintings and revisit one of the most important videogames of all time.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from Super Mario 64 by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s-a-go! Super Mario 64 was a huge leap into the third dimension for its jumping protagonist. Nintendo once again revolutionized gaming and set the template for virtually every 3D game in the 28 years since its release. Matt Storm aka Matt Stormageddon of the &quot;Fun&quot; and Games, Reignite, and Screen Snark podcasts plugs in with us to plunge into paintings and revisit one of the most important videogames of all time.</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All music from Super Mario 64 by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
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  <title>Super Mario Bros. 3</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/86</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/0b8b326b-16a5-4113-956e-fec393802f18.mp3" length="93598057" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Super Mario Bros. 3 set the standard not only for Nintendo's flagship franchise, but it was a literal game changer. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to save the Mushroom Kingdom - yet again - from the nefarious clutches of Bowser and the Koopalings with a little help from flying racoon tails, frog suits, music boxes, and more.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:25:45</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/0/0b8b326b-16a5-4113-956e-fec393802f18/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>Super Mario Bros. 3 set the standard not only for Nintendo's flagship franchise, but it was a literal game changer. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to save the Mushroom Kingdom - yet again - from the nefarious clutches of Bowser and the Koopalings with a little help from flying racoon tails, frog suits, music boxes, and more.
If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiumarcanum_/
Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.
Musical Credits
Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All Music from Super Mario Bros. 3 by Koji Kondo 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>mario, nintendo, super mario brothers, nes, 1980s, 80s, retro, retrogames, retrogaming, games, gamer, gamers, videogame, videogames, videogamer, gamers, 8-bit, 8bit, gaming, chiptunes</itunes:keywords>
  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>Super Mario Bros. 3 set the standard not only for Nintendo&#39;s flagship franchise, but it was a literal game changer. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to save the Mushroom Kingdom - yet again - from the nefarious clutches of Bowser and the Koopalings with a little help from flying racoon tails, frog suits, music boxes, and more.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
All Music from Super Mario Bros. 3 by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>Super Mario Bros. 3 set the standard not only for Nintendo&#39;s flagship franchise, but it was a literal game changer. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to save the Mushroom Kingdom - yet again - from the nefarious clutches of Bowser and the Koopalings with a little help from flying racoon tails, frog suits, music boxes, and more.</p>

<p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" rel="nofollow">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug&#39;s impressions.</p>

<p>Musical Credits</p>

<p>Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br>
All Music from Super Mario Bros. 3 by Koji Kondo</p>]]>
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  <title>Resident Evil 4</title>
  <link>https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/54</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Doug Lief</author>
  <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/95fb353f-74bd-47b1-af2b-2c6b8752bd8b.mp3" length="92621445" type="audio/mpeg"/>
  <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
  <itunes:author>Doug Lief</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>¡Puedes correr, pero no te puedes esconder! Resident Evil 4 was a revolutionary game that revitalized the series and videogames as a whole through its combination of tense dynamic gameplay, best-in-class body horror, and unsettling tone. Ken Cole of KenCast (@kenergycole) joins us to once again plunge into RE4's irresistible terrors.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:36:28</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
  <itunes:image href="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/c/ce63b696-ef81-4823-a625-5ec80799b181/episodes/9/95fb353f-74bd-47b1-af2b-2c6b8752bd8b/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
  <description>¡Puedes correr, pero no te puedes esconder! Resident Evil 4 was a revolutionary game that revitalized the series and videogames as a whole through its combination of tense dynamic gameplay, best-in-class body horror, and unsettling tone. Ken Cole of KenCast (@kenergycole) joins us to once again plunge into RE4's irresistible terrors.
Find more of Ken's fantastic content at https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole
Also, I was honored to be a guest on KenCast. You can subscribe to KenCast to hear it, or watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8eh4010YA
If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod
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Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content.
Musical Credits:
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Resident Evil 4 by   Misao Senbongi and Shusaku Uchiyama 
</description>
  <itunes:keywords>resident evil, capcom, zombies, halloween, video games, videogames, videogaming, gaming, videogamer, gamer, gamers, games, cults, body horror, horror, parasites</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>¡Puedes correr, pero no te puedes esconder! Resident Evil 4 was a revolutionary game that revitalized the series and videogames as a whole through its combination of tense dynamic gameplay, best-in-class body horror, and unsettling tone. Ken Cole of KenCast (@kenergycole) joins us to once again plunge into RE4&#39;s irresistible terrors.</p>

<p>Find more of Ken&#39;s fantastic content at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole</a></p>

<p>Also, I was honored to be a guest on KenCast. You can subscribe to KenCast to hear it, or watch the video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8eh4010YA" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8eh4010YA</a></p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:<br>
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from Resident Evil 4 by   Misao Senbongi and Shusaku Uchiyama</p>]]>
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  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>¡Puedes correr, pero no te puedes esconder! Resident Evil 4 was a revolutionary game that revitalized the series and videogames as a whole through its combination of tense dynamic gameplay, best-in-class body horror, and unsettling tone. Ken Cole of KenCast (@kenergycole) joins us to once again plunge into RE4&#39;s irresistible terrors.</p>

<p>Find more of Ken&#39;s fantastic content at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@KenCole</a></p>

<p>Also, I was honored to be a guest on KenCast. You can subscribe to KenCast to hear it, or watch the video here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8eh4010YA" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc8eh4010YA</a></p>

<p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br>
The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br>
BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br>
Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" rel="nofollow">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p>

<p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that&#39;s where we post bonus content.</p>

<p>Musical Credits:<br>
Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br>
All score from Resident Evil 4 by   Misao Senbongi and Shusaku Uchiyama</p>]]>
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