web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:33:38 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Videogaming” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/videogaming Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0700 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". en-us episodic A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are Doug Lief 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". yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Super Mario World https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/158 45b7797d-b9c9-44dc-9b69-494df855c341 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief 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. 1:37:46 yes 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 nintendo, mario, game, games, gaming, gamer, gamers, videogames, videogame, videogaming, videogamer, videogamers, retrogame, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, retrogamers, 1990s, 90s, snes, super nintendo, platformer, 16 bit, computer, computers, console, consoles 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.

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Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from Super Mario World by Koji Kondo

]]> 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.

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Musical Credits:
Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from Super Mario World by Koji Kondo

]]> Super Metroid https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/137 47336909-653e-4aab-b5bf-47e5ed2f1894 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief 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. 1:19:06 yes 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 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 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.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All Score from Super Metroid by Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano

]]> 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.

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All Score from Super Metroid by Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano

]]> Final Fantasy IX https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/124 4b96084e-5846-4c6a-abde-c94e62e94447 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:15:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief 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! 1:40:21 yes 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 & Dragons - The Dead Alewives 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 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!

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy IV by Nobuo Uematsu
Dungeons & Dragons - The Dead Alewives

]]> 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!

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Final Fantasy IX and Final Fantasy IV by Nobuo Uematsu
Dungeons & Dragons - The Dead Alewives

]]> The Legend of Zelda (Series) https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/99 5b09a087-9d9b-45e2-b48b-ee0af1ee361d Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief 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. 1:31:22 yes 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 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 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.

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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

]]> 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.

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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

]]> Super Mario 64 https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/95 6ae5fd84-5e2c-4727-819b-10928a53213f Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief 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. 1:27:24 yes 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 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 music from Super Mario 64 by Koji Kondo 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 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.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from Super Mario 64 by Koji Kondo

]]> 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.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All music from Super Mario 64 by Koji Kondo

]]> The Wizard https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/85 95588cfe-b61b-4b43-b08e-7971138912a4 Mon, 06 May 2024 01:30:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Part cross-country child road trip, part Nintendo commercial, The Wizard is a time capsule of 1980s nostalgia that holds up better than its corporately calculated premise would suggest. Players Jonathan Cardoso and Tania Newton don their power gloves to join us in retaking the road to Video Armageddon. 1:33:06 yes Part cross-country child road trip, part Nintendo commercial, The Wizard is a time capsule of 1980s nostalgia that holds up better than its corporately calculated premise would suggest. Players Jonathan Cardoso and Tania Newton don their power gloves to join us in retaking the road to Video Armageddon. 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 Send Me An Angel - Real Life Double Dragon, Stage 1 - Kazunaka Yamane Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dam Level - Jun Funahashi Super Mario Brothers 3 - Koji Kondo Pinball Wizard - The Who nes, nintendo, power glove, super mario brothers, video games, games, gaming, videogaming, retrogames, retrogaming, gamer, retrogamer, fred savage, rilo kiley, rain man, 1980s, 80s, movies Part cross-country child road trip, part Nintendo commercial, The Wizard is a time capsule of 1980s nostalgia that holds up better than its corporately calculated premise would suggest. Players Jonathan Cardoso and Tania Newton don their power gloves to join us in retaking the road to Video Armageddon.

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Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
Send Me An Angel - Real Life
Double Dragon, Stage 1 - Kazunaka Yamane
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dam Level - Jun Funahashi
Super Mario Brothers 3 - Koji Kondo
Pinball Wizard - The Who

]]> Part cross-country child road trip, part Nintendo commercial, The Wizard is a time capsule of 1980s nostalgia that holds up better than its corporately calculated premise would suggest. Players Jonathan Cardoso and Tania Newton don their power gloves to join us in retaking the road to Video Armageddon.

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Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
Send Me An Angel - Real Life
Double Dragon, Stage 1 - Kazunaka Yamane
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dam Level - Jun Funahashi
Super Mario Brothers 3 - Koji Kondo
Pinball Wizard - The Who

]]> Fallout https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/84 6309b7a6-89a6-4113-9a10-e650b1397bfa Mon, 29 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Duck and cover! We're going back to the radioactive world of tomorrow as companion B.T. Moorer joins us to open the vault to Fallout. This unique videogame series and its recent blockbuster TV adaptation use an alternate history post-apocalypse to spin stories that, twist, turn, disgust, and delight all at once. We give it a big thumbs up! 1:35:31 yes Duck and cover! We're going back to the radioactive world of tomorrow as companion B.T. Moorer joins us to open the vault to Fallout. This unique videogame series and its recent blockbuster TV adaptation use an alternate history post-apocalypse to spin stories that, twist, turn, disgust, and delight all at once. We give it a big thumbs up! 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) Fallout Score by Mark Morgan Way Back Home - Bob Crosby and the Bobcats Butcher Pete – Roy Brown Big Iron – Marty Robbins Anything Goes – Cole Porter A Wonderful Guy – Tex Beneke Fallout 3 Score by Inon Zur I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire – The Ink Blots Drivin’ Nails In My Coffin – Ernest Tubb Don't Fence Me In - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III) – Tom Lehrer fallout, postapocalypse, postapocalyptic, zombie, videogame, videogames, videogaming, gaming, games, retrogames, retrogaming, pc, mac, rpg, rpgs, scifi, twilight zone, 1950s, 50s, pc gaming, pc games, amazon, walton goggins, ella purnell, jazz Duck and cover! We're going back to the radioactive world of tomorrow as companion B.T. Moorer joins us to open the vault to Fallout. This unique videogame series and its recent blockbuster TV adaptation use an alternate history post-apocalypse to spin stories that, twist, turn, disgust, and delight all at once. We give it a big thumbs up!

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Fallout Score by Mark Morgan
Way Back Home - Bob Crosby and the Bobcats
Butcher Pete – Roy Brown
Big Iron – Marty Robbins
Anything Goes – Cole Porter
A Wonderful Guy – Tex Beneke
Fallout 3 Score by Inon Zur
I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire – The Ink Blots
Drivin’ Nails In My Coffin – Ernest Tubb
Don't Fence Me In - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III) – Tom Lehrer

]]> Duck and cover! We're going back to the radioactive world of tomorrow as companion B.T. Moorer joins us to open the vault to Fallout. This unique videogame series and its recent blockbuster TV adaptation use an alternate history post-apocalypse to spin stories that, twist, turn, disgust, and delight all at once. We give it a big thumbs up!

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
Fallout Score by Mark Morgan
Way Back Home - Bob Crosby and the Bobcats
Butcher Pete – Roy Brown
Big Iron – Marty Robbins
Anything Goes – Cole Porter
A Wonderful Guy – Tex Beneke
Fallout 3 Score by Inon Zur
I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire – The Ink Blots
Drivin’ Nails In My Coffin – Ernest Tubb
Don't Fence Me In - Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III) – Tom Lehrer

]]> Crash Bandicoot https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/71 3f49dbae-87a8-446a-99d6-bec1488fd784 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief 1996's Crash Bandicoot tackled the leap from 2d gaming to 3d with wild abandon, cartoon mania, and down-under flair. Guest James Hughes of the TeamWorks podcast joins us to revisit a mascot platformer that dominated his era of videogame history. 1:03:01 yes 1996's Crash Bandicoot tackled the leap from 2d gaming to 3d with wild abandon, cartoon mania, and down-under flair. Guest James Hughes of the TeamWorks podcast joins us to revisit a mascot platformer that dominated his era of videogame history. 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 music from Crash Bandicoot by John Mancell Score from Uncharted 4 by Henry Jackman sony, playstation, game, games, videogame, videogames, platformers, psx, naughty dog, retro games, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, gamer, gamers, videogaming, gaming 1996's Crash Bandicoot tackled the leap from 2d gaming to 3d with wild abandon, cartoon mania, and down-under flair. Guest James Hughes of the TeamWorks podcast joins us to revisit a mascot platformer that dominated his era of videogame history.

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Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from Crash Bandicoot by John Mancell
Score from Uncharted 4 by Henry Jackman

]]> 1996's Crash Bandicoot tackled the leap from 2d gaming to 3d with wild abandon, cartoon mania, and down-under flair. Guest James Hughes of the TeamWorks podcast joins us to revisit a mascot platformer that dominated his era of videogame history.

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Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All music from Crash Bandicoot by John Mancell
Score from Uncharted 4 by Henry Jackman

]]> ActRaiser https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/65 a1906253-74f0-4ec8-b5ea-e306e7727e85 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0800 Doug Lief full Doug Lief Lo and behold! In ActRaiser you get to play God, literally. In this SNES classic combines two different gameplay modes (hack/slash and city-building sim) to create an overall experience that is still worshipped today. 35:58 yes Lo and behold! In ActRaiser you get to play God, literally. This SNES classic combines two different gameplay modes (hack/slash and city-building sim) to create an overall experience that is still worshipped today. If you have feedback, beseech unto 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 ActRaiser and ActRaiser: Renaissance by Yuzo Koshiro square, enix, video games, videogames, videogaming, games, gaming, gamer, gamers, retrogames, retrogaming, retrogamer, retrogamers, snes, supernintendo, nintendo, rpg, rpgs, sim-city, urban planning, religion, god, faith Lo and behold! In ActRaiser you get to play God, literally. This SNES classic combines two different gameplay modes (hack/slash and city-building sim) to create an overall experience that is still worshipped today.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from ActRaiser and ActRaiser: Renaissance by Yuzo Koshiro

]]> Lo and behold! In ActRaiser you get to play God, literally. This SNES classic combines two different gameplay modes (hack/slash and city-building sim) to create an overall experience that is still worshipped today.

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from ActRaiser and ActRaiser: Renaissance by Yuzo Koshiro

]]> Resident Evil 4 https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/54 95fb353f-74bd-47b1-af2b-2c6b8752bd8b Mon, 09 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief ¡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. 1:36:28 yes ¡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 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. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All score from Resident Evil 4 by Misao Senbongi and Shusaku Uchiyama resident evil, capcom, zombies, halloween, video games, videogames, videogaming, gaming, videogamer, gamer, gamers, games, cults, body horror, horror, parasites ¡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

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All score from Resident Evil 4 by Misao Senbongi and Shusaku Uchiyama

]]> ¡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.

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All score from Resident Evil 4 by Misao Senbongi and Shusaku Uchiyama

]]> MegaMan 2 https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/48 10d1f903-cbe1-4b20-bd73-59269c8a4e20 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief MegaMan was released to little fanfare but its sequel put the Blue Bomber into the hall of fame. Boasting one of the greatest chiptune rock soundtracks of all time, tight controls, and the biggest whimsical anime robots the NES could muster, MegaMan 2 is a labor of love that has stood the test of time. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit an all-time classic. 1:05:33 yes MegaMan was released to little fanfare but its sequel put the Blue Bomber into the hall of fame. Boasting one of the greatest chiptune rock soundtracks of all time, tight controls, and the biggest whimsical anime robots the NES could muster, MegaMan 2 is a labor of love that has stood the test of time. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit an all-time classic. 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 at Instagram specifically for bonus reels and other extra content. Musical Credits: Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie) All music from MegaMan 2 by Takashi Tateishi nintendo, nes, capcom, gaming, retrogaming, gamer, videogames, videogame, videogaming, chiptunes, chiptune, 1980s, 80s, captain N MegaMan was released to little fanfare but its sequel put the Blue Bomber into the hall of fame. Boasting one of the greatest chiptune rock soundtracks of all time, tight controls, and the biggest whimsical anime robots the NES could muster, MegaMan 2 is a labor of love that has stood the test of time. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit an all-time classic.

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All music from MegaMan 2 by Takashi Tateishi

]]> MegaMan was released to little fanfare but its sequel put the Blue Bomber into the hall of fame. Boasting one of the greatest chiptune rock soundtracks of all time, tight controls, and the biggest whimsical anime robots the NES could muster, MegaMan 2 is a labor of love that has stood the test of time. Comedian Rich Baker (@richbakercoaching) joins us to revisit an all-time classic.

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All music from MegaMan 2 by Takashi Tateishi

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