Your Parents Basement Podcast: Recent Episodes
Stephen Greenwell, Huell Howser and Todd Brisket
A weekly podcast that focuses on classic games and gaming - NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, Saturn, PSX and arcade.
This week in Your Parents Basement, we celebrate another year in gaming, despite being off the air for almost all of it. It is The Sweeties 2021!
This week in Your Parents Basement, we celebrate another year in gaming, despite being off the air for most of it. It is The Sweeties 2020! And somewhat surprisingly, this is NOT a family friendly show. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
Episode ∞! This week we week our week, and then we week our week in the HOTTEST IP out there from JALECO and The Guardian Legend! Join us as we moonwalk and then get on fire for a STAR VEHICLE for Atari’s Lynx. From the hellscape that is 2020 we play A ROGUE AI. You […]
This week in our FINAL scheduled episode of Your Parents Basement, we say goodbye to one of our dearest and oldest friends. From 1996, we are playing Super Mario 64, developed and published by Nintendo, for the Nintendo 64! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in the PENULTIMATE episode of Your Parents Basement, we tackling the helllllllll out of robots. From 1991, we are playing Bill Laimbeer’s Combat Basketball, developed by Hewson Consultants, for the SNES! We are joined by Friend of the Show Dale! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are jabbing our dagger at enemies, as we play a game with confusing mythology! From 1995, we are playing Beyond Oasis, developed by Ancient, for the Sega Genesis! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are running and gunning down everything in our path! From 1985, we’re playing Commando by Capcom for the Arcade and NES! And from 1987, we’re playing Ikari Warriors by SNK for the Arcade and NES! We’re joined by Friend of the Show Backsack. You can manually download this […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are throwing barrels and benches at our fightin’ enemies. From 1999, we’re playing Power Stone, by Capcom, for the Arcade and Dreamcast! We’re joined by Friend of the Show Mattyboy! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are watching a true STAR VEHICLE for the Sega Game Gear in honor of Hollywood’s The Oscars. From 1993, we’re watching “Surf Ninjas,” directed by Neal Israel. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are guiding little creatures to safety, sometimes. From 1991, we’re playing Lemmings, developed by DMA Design and published by Psygnosis, for the PC and every other platform imaginable. We’re joined by Friend of the Show, Ceej! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are experiencing a deep, story-driven SIMULATION of life! From 2000, we’re playing The Sims, developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, for the PC. We’re joined by Amanda, a Friend of the Show and someone who has sunk her 10,000 hours into the franchise for expertise. You […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are AGAIN catching them all. From 2000, we’re playing Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color! Huell isn’t here, but we’re joined by Steve’s old reporting buddy Jake! You can manually download this week’s […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are honoring a revered Japanese animal, as we learn all about tanukis! From 1993, we’re playing Pocky & Rocky by Natsume, based on IP from Taito, for the SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are we are on vacation, but don’t fret – we have some fresh content from our back catalog for you! Presented to you by Big Smo, please enjoy. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we celebrate another year in gaming, and we’re joined by Friend of the Show Cosmo / Big Smo. It is The Sweeties 2019! And somewhat surprisingly, this is NOT a family friendly show. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are pew, pew, pewing our way through a puzzle action game! From 1996 and 1997, we’re playing Twinkle Star Sprites by ADK and published by SNK for the Arcade and Neo Geo. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are working our way through a winter wonderland of clowns and cats. From 1993, we’re playing Batman Returns, developed and published by Konami, for the Super Nintendo. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are experiencing a HIDDEN GEM from Nintendo’s great master Miyamoto. From 1997, we’re playing Mole Mania, developed and published by Nintendo, for the Game Boy. We’re joined by Friend of the Show, Dale! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are in the shoes of a pool and ACTING legend. From 1995, we’re playing Minnesota Fats: Pool Legend, developed and published by Data East, for the Saturn and Sega Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are using whips, baseball bats and knives to rescue our girlfriend from a gang! From 1987 and 1989, we’re playing Double Dragon, developed by Technos Japan and published by Taito, for the Arcade and the NES. We’re joined by friend of the show and famed director Paul Christian […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are an entirely appropriate age for the tasks put in front of us. From 1992, we’re playing Lethal Weapon for the NES and Super Nintendo, by Ocean Software. WARNING! This show has much adult language. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, hey – You’ve got a friend in us. From 1995, we’re playing Toy Story for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo, and from 1999, we’re playing Toy Story 2 for the PS1, N64 and Dreamcast. Both games are by Traveller’s Tales, and we’re joined by Steve’s old reporting buddy […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are journeying across the universe, in order to blow stuff up REAL good! From 1995, we’re playing Stargate by Probe Entertainment and Tantalus Interactive for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are closing out Spooptober by redeeming a heroic undead hero. From 1998, we’re playing MediEvil by Sony’s Cambridge Studio for the Playstation! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are tossing and slangin’ our heads at any baddies that move! From 1991, we’re playing Decap Attack by Vic Tokai and published by Sega for the Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are pointing and clicking our way through dystopian horror. From 1995 for the PC, we are playing I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream, developed and published by Cyberdreams and the Dreamers’ Guild, based on the Harlan Ellison short story of the same name. We’re joined by […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, it is the start of another month of super spoops! From 1991, we’re playing Beetlejuice for the NES by Rare. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast player […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are attempting to avenge the death of our father, in our finale to Sega’s the Dreamtember! From 2000, we’re playing Shenmue, published and developed by Sega for the Dreamcast. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing through TWO games that people love, for Sega’s the Dreamtember! From 1999, we’re playing ChuChu Rocket! And from 2000, we’re playing Space Channel 5. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are participating in the origin story for Uber and Lyft as part of Sega’s The Dreamtember! From 1999 and 2000, we’re playing Crazy Taxi by Hitmaker, a division of Sega, for the Dreamcast and Arcade. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we continue a month of Dreamcast celebration, Sega’s The Dreamtember, with a best-selling boxing game that SOME people love. From 1999, we’re playing Ready 2 Rumble Boxing, developed by Midway Studios San Diego and published by Midway. We’re joined by Friend of the Show Backsack! You can manually download […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we start off a month of Dreamcast celebration with its best selling game of all-time. From 1999, we’re playing NFL 2K, developed by Visual Concepts and published by Sega, for the Dreamcast! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we’re trying a game starring a COOL DUDE that some consider a Top 10 title, at least for one system. From 1990 and 1992, we’re playing Todd’s Adventures in Slime World, developed by Epyx and Micro World, and published by Atari, for the Atari Lynx and Sega Genesis! You […]
This week in Your Parents Basement! Thine princess is not in another castle, she be’est in a dank cave with thou green dragon. From 1989, we’re playing Dragon Warrior, developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix and Nintendo, for the NES! We’re joined by Friend of the Show and legendary hero Pippenz! You can manually […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are living our best lives, finally, as we take on the role of cats in fighter jets! From 1993, we’re playing Trevor McFur in the Crescent Galaxy, developed by Flare II and published by Atari for the Jaguar. (Hey, it’s the first Jag game we’ve covered!) You can […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing a deeply troubling platform game, for these deeply troubling times. From 1986, we’re playing Athena, ported by Micronics and originally developed and published by SNK, for the NES! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
This week in Your Parents Basement! Hey, what platform can’t our favorite plumber conquer? From August 1989, we’re playing Super Mario Land, which was published and developed by Nintendo as a launch title for the Game Boy. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are pleasantly surprised by a quirky, cult classic beat-em-up! From 1993, we’re playing Ninja Baseball Batman by Irem for the Arcade. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, in honor of the warming over of classic IP, we’re covering the video game based on the real deal! From 1994, we’re playing The Lion King, developed by Westwood Studios and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, for the SNES and Genesis! We’re joined by Friend of the Show Amanda, […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are taking a couple days off and sharing the fruit of our back catalog! Please enjoy the following outtakes and off-topic discussions from episodes 44 through 52, recorded in 2016. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are saving our human girlfriend, even though we are a hairy gorilla! Bodacious! From 1992, we’re playing Town & Country II: Thrilla’s Surfari, developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim / LJN, for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are diverting all sorts of green ooze and sludge from the water supply! From 1989, we’re playing Pipe Dreams, also known as Pipe Mania in the U.K., by The Assembly Line for the Amiga, and then, Lucasfilm Games for a ton of other systems. You can manually download […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing a superhero game that some people LOVE. From 1990, we’re playing Batman: The Video Game by Sunsoft for the NES! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are flying the friendly skies, but also, attempting to dominate them via capitalism. From 1993, we’re playing Aerobiz by Koei for the Genesis and SNES! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are oddly not fighting the title villain! Instead, we’re doing infiltration missions on Genosha for Professor X. From 1994, we’re playing X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse by Capcom for the SNES! We’re joined by Friend of the Show and mutant sympathizer Dale! You can manually download this week’s podcast here […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are trudging through planets, in a very boring way, despite being a giant lizard! From 1989, we’re playing Godzilla: Monster of Monsters by Compile, and published by Toho, for the NES! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are clicking our way through dangerous battles and traps, and fighting the NAZIS. From 1992, we’re playing Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, by LucasArts, for the PC! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we have already caught them all, and instead, we are making them BATTLE! From 2000, we’re playing Pokemon Stadium, by Nintendo and HAL Laboratory, for the Nintendo 64! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, to celebrate another year of podcasting we are laying eggs alllll over the place! From 1995, we’re playing Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island by Nintendo for the SNES. We’re joined by Friend of the Show Amanda! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are wiping out evil by punching it in the face! From 1991 to 1993, we’re playing Captain America and the Avengers by Data East and Realtime Associates for the Arcade, Genesis and SNES. We’re joined by Friend of the Show Backsack! You can manually download this week’s podcast […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are fighting against the tyranny of Master Hand as our favorite Nintendo characters! From 1999, we’re playing Super Smash Bros. by HAL Laboratory for the Nintendo 64. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are rescuing the daughter of Zeus, and coming back from the dead as a ripped manbeast to do it! From 1988 and 1989, we’re playing Altered Beast by Sega for the Arcade and Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing AS the baddies for once, in a galaxy far, far away! From 1994, we’re playing Star Wars: TIE Fighter, developed by Totally Games and published by LucasArts, for the PC. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we’re sneaking through enemy lines to fight the Nazis! From 1981, we’re playing Castle Wolfenstein, and from 1984, we’re playing Beyond Castle Wolfenstein, for the Apple II, MS-DOS and Commodore 64, by Silas Warner and Muse Software. We’re joined by a longtime Friend of the Show making his first […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are designing the coasters of our dreeeammsss! From 1999, we’re playing RollerCoaster Tycoon by Chris Sawyer Productions for the PC. Friend of the Show Mattyboy subs in for Todd Brisket, who’s exploring the American Midwest. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
This week in Your Parents Basement… DAAAYYYTTTONNNNAAAAA! From 1994 for the Arcade, and 1995 for the Saturn, we’re playing Daytona USA. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast player of choice. You can also […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we’re dealing with janky gameplay and kitschy animation coming to a claysic game series! From 1993, we’re playing Link: The Faces of Evil by Animation Magic for the CD-i. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are bashing aliens with baseball bats, yo-yos and death bottle rockets! From 1995, we’re playing Earthbound by Ape and HAL Laboratory for the SNES. We’re joined by Friend of the Show, Dale! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are celebrating a show milestone with another game from a milestone series! From 1988, we’re playing Zelda II: The Adventure of Link by Nintendo for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are going Hollywood! In honor of the upcoming Academy Awards, we once again turn our attention to the “best” motion pictures based on HOT vidya game IP. From 1999, we’re watching Wing Commander, starring F.P. Jr., Saffy Burrows and Matt Lillard. You can manually download this week’s podcast […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are saving vermin from the spells of a witch! From 1990, we’re playing Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse by Sega for the Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we follow up your Super Bowl party with the coolest one possible on the Nintendo 64! From 1999, we’re playing Mario Party by Hudson Soft. We’re joined by Friend of the Show Amanda, fresh off of her capturing the freshest treasure from the oldest tombs! (Note: We did have […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are slinking through the jungles, hunting dangerous alien beasts. From 1989, we’re playing Predator by Pack-In-Video for the NES. We’re joined by Friend of the Show Backsack, out from his desk at the CIA. And as you’d expect, today’s show features some adult language. You can manually download […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are chasing thieves across the globe! From 1985, we’re playing Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? by Broderbund for the PC. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are scaling up frozen platforms! From 1985, we’re playing Ice Climber by Nintendo for the NES. And a warning – This week’s show has some language that isn’t appropriate for the sweetest of baby boys. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are charging up our mega buster and dashing into the next generation! From 1994, we’re playing Mega Man X by Capcom for the SNES. We’re joined by Friend of the Show HAWK! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are celebrating the best – and worst – games that we played this year! From our experiences in 2018, it is the annual Sweetie Awards. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as everyone’s favorite elf, even more so than Link! From 1994, we’re playing Daze Before Christmas by Funcom and published by Sunsoft for the SNES and Sega Mega Drive (Genesis). You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are pointing and clicking our way through a swashbuckling adventure! From 1991, we’re playing Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge by LucasArts for the PC. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of the most memorable 1990s movie sequels! From 1993, we’re playing Beethoven: The Ultimate Canine Caper by Riedel Software for the SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as the favorite sucking hero of all the sweet baby boys and sweet baby girls! From 1996, we’re playing Kirby Super Star by HAL Laboratory for the SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are finding out, what even IS this game? From 1992, we’re playing Alisia Dragoon by Game Arts for the Sega Genesis, with Friend of the Show Barrel! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as the world’s most dangerous physicist! From 1998, we’re playing Half-Life by Valve for the PC. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast player of […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as robot manifestations of our id, ego and superego! From 1998, we’re playing Xenogears by Square for the PS1. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as the most well-liked and sassiest of the Clinton family! From 1994 and released in 2018, we’re playing Socks the Cat Rocks the Hill by Kaneko and Second Dimension for the SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky and ooky! From 1989, we’re playing Fester’s Quest by Sunsoft for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast player of […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are whipping out way past evil, with our pal Grant Denasty! From 1990, we’re playing Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse by Konami for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are doing gymnastics and slicing zombies up with swords! From 1997 and 1998, we’re playing Nightmare Creatures by Kalisto Entertainment for the Playstation and Nintendo 64. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are venturing through space with Tia Carrere as a robot probe! From 1995, we’re playing The Daedalus Encounter by Mechadeus and Lifelike Productions for the PC and 3DO. We are joined by Friend of the Show and big Crucial Taunt fan Dale! You can manually download this week’s […]
This week in Your Parents Basement! We are donning the Mayan terror mask and attempting to save our girlfriend in six hellish stages. From 1989, we’re playing Splatterhouse by Namco for the Arcade and Turbo16! (Or as they say in the U.K., the PC Engine.) You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are thumbing through the archives of our childhood! From 1988, we’re reading Nintendo Power by Nintendo of America. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast player of […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are blasting aliens in a dystopian Los Angeles! And we’re doing it with ATTITUDE. From 1996, we’re playing Duke Nukem 3D by 3D Realms for the PC and Nintendo 64. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are the smallest dragon, attempting to save our fellow dragon friends! From 1998, we’re playing Spyro by Insomniac Games for the Playstation. We are joined by Friend of the Show Hawk for one of our funnest and free-flowing sessions yet! You can manually download this week’s podcast here […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are rookie cop Aya Brea battling against rogue DNA, mitochondria and dinosaur bones! From 1998, we’re playing Parasite Eve by Square for the PlayStation. (And by the way, don’t look up any YouTube reviews on this game, unless you want mind-horrors.) You can manually download this week’s podcast […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are riding the waves of the cosmos and beating claysic enemies like Fire Lord, Reptyl and Kylor, the self-proclaimed emperor of the Skrull! From 1990, we’re playing Silver Surfer by Software Creations for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are all about happy, happy, joy, joy, LOG, Mr. Horse and the majestic yak! From 1993, we’re playing Ren and Stimpy: Stimpy’s Invention by BlueSky Software for the Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are shooting baddies, especially Wild Dog, in order to secure the freedom of foreign lands! From 1995, we’re playing Time Crisis 1, 2 and 3 by Namco for the Arcade, Playstation and Playstation 2. And, talking about the rest of the series, too! You can manually download this […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we’re down with Zelda! We are playing the coming of age story about an elf with a sword! From 1993, we’re playing The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening by Nintendo for the Game Boy. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are exploring a platform and adventure game without jumping! From 1988, we’re playing Bionic Commando by Capcom for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are fulfilling the wish of a big fan and playing an awesome SHMUP! From 1991, we’re playing U.N. Squadron by Capcom for the SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are combining different types of weapons to whittle down boss energy levels! From 1993, we’re playing Gunstar Heroes by Treasure for the Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing ball with two Game Boy baseball games from different hall of famers! From 1995, we’re playing Frank Thomas Big Hurt Baseball by Realtime Associates, and from 1992, we’re playing Higashio Osamu Kanshuu Pro Yakyuu Stadium 92, which is a very fun game for Steve to attempt […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are indulging in the most American things of all – product placement, corporate synergy and the pollination of HOT IP! From 1992, we’re playing M.C. Kids by Virgin Games for the NES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are jumping THROUGH enemies and getting the crap beat out of our movie avatar! From 1993, we’re playing the truly dreadful Last Action Hero by Teeny Weeny Games and Bits Studio for the NES and SNES. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are rescuing our pet frog from the grasp of vile super mutants! From 1988, we’re playing Blaster Master by Sunsoft for the NES. Pascal’s Pager subs in as co-host, as Todd Brisket takes his annual trip to the homeland. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are beating the helllll out of poachers and trying to avoid the wrath of dinosaurs! From 1992, we’re playing Cadillacs and Dinosaurs by Capcom for the Arcade. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are definitely eliminating or saving Gobbos, whatever they might be! From 1997, we’re playing Croc: Legend of the Gobbos by Argonaut Software for the Playstation, PC and Sega Saturn. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are revving up our engines, dodging obstacles, and creating impossible tracks we’ll never play our way through! From 1985, we’re playing Excitebike by Nintendo for the NES. (Or as they say in the UK, the NEZ!) You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are blasting our way through Imperial stormtroopers and bases! Pew pew! From 1995, we’re playing Star Wars: Dark Forces by LucasArts for the PC. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as the best bear-and-bird duo around! From 1998, we’re playing Banjo-Kazooie by Rare for the Nintendo 64. We’re joined by the three folks behind Gravity Gerbil, a fun cell phone game, that have fond memories of this one! You can manually download this week’s podcast here […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are chucking explosive CDs at members of the NON! From 1995, we’re playing Revolution X by Rage Software, mostly for the SNES and Genesis, but a tiny bit for the Arcade too. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are soaring through the air with our capes and flingin’ fireballs at bosses! From 1991, we’re playing Super Mario World by Nintendo for the SNES. And to celebrate our fourth year of podcasting and the game, we have special guest Jovial John! You can manually download this week’s […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are revving up our engines, destroying all other competitors and getting one true wish granted! From 1995 and 1996, we’re playing Twisted Metal 1 and Twisted Metal 2, developed by SingleTrac and published by Sony for the Playstation. We’re joined by Friend of the Show DTR for his […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as a transforming robot and deploying our troops in the very first real-time strategy game! From 1990, we’re playing Herzog Zwei by Technosoft and published by Sega for the Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing the first perfect 10 from EGM, a surprisingly fun ninja-SHMUP! From 1990, we’re playing Ninja Spirit by Irem for the TurboGrafx-16 and the Arcade. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing the killer app that moved CD-ROM units for ole Bill Gates in 1993! From 1993, we’re playing The 7th Guest by Trilobye for the WINDOWS PC. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are using our nail guns to shoot dinosaurs, or at least, very strong extras in dino costumes! From 1994, we’re playing Home Improvement: Power Tool Pursuit! by Imagineering and published by Absolute Entertainment for the Super Nintendo. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are providing more of our b-sides! It’s our second ever clip-show, this time, with special guest Toddito, along with a healthy helping of parenting advice, dead wrestlers’ talk, and The Simpsons. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are dual-wielding as we raid tombs and extinct lots of animals! From 1996, we’re playing Tomb Raider by Core Design, and published by Eidos, for the Sega Saturn and Sony Playstation. We’re joined by Friend of the Show and raidin’ fan Amanda! You can manually download this week’s […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are going to Caaallliiifornia! From 1989, we’re watching The Wizard for Oscar season. We’re joined by Friend of the Show Backsack, and warning – There is language not appropriate for all sweet baby boys in this one. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are powering up our elemental swords and blasting our way to the fortress in the sky! From 1990, we’re playing Crystalis by SNK for the NES. We’re joined by special guest and friend of the show Dale! You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are using our swords and axes to ‘boop’ elves and enemies! From 1989, we’re playing Golden Axe by Sega for the Arcade and Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as a sweet lil baby Alucard! From 1993, we’re playing Kid Dracula by Konami for the Game Boy. You can manually download this week’s bat-filled podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, in honor of National Pizza Day we are playing as a pizza-stealer in order to save New York City, for some reason! From 1990, we’re playing Yo! Noid, developed by Now Production and published by Capcom, for the NES. You can manually download this week’s cheesy podcast here or […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are vanquishing evil nobles, evil clergymen, and evil demons! From 1998, we’re playing Final Fantasy Tactics by Square for the Playstation. You can manually download this week’s gritty, dark story-driven podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are enjoying fine acting and running away from zombies in order to conserve ammo! From 1998, we’re playing Resident Evil 2 by Capcom for the Playstation (and every other system now, too). You can manually download this week’s totally spooky podcast here or subscribe to the show via […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are dealing with a mer-person showdown! From 1991, we’re playing The Little Mermaid by Capcom for the NES, and from 1992, we’re playing Ariel the Little Mermaid by Blue Sky Software for the Genesis! You can manually download this week’s podcast from UNDER THE SEA here or subscribe […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are slingin’ barrels and pickin’ bananas with friend of the show Jovial John! From 1994, we’re playing Donkey Kong Country by Rare for the SNES. You can manually download this week’s banana-peeled podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this […]
This week in Your Parents Basement! Usually, we separate the wheat from the chaff, but this week, it’s allllll chaff! From the musty corner bedroom of Your Parents Basement, we have a completely non-vidya game show, as it’s just some of the pre- and post-show banter from the Sweet Baby Boys! And a few special […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are discussing the best and worst of the games we played in 2017, with Sweet Baby Boy and Friend of the Show HAWK! It’s an annual tradition like no other, The Sweeties. You can manually download this week’s honor-filled podcast here or subscribe to the show via the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are swimming through the oceans, attempting to rescue friends from aliens! From 1992, we’re playing Ecco the Dolphin by Novotrade International and published by Sega for the Genesis. You can manually download this week’s podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are playing as DASH RENDAR in a story from a long, long time ago, from a galaxy far, far away! From 1996, we’re playing Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire by LucasArts for the Nintendo 64, and we’re joined by Friend of the Show, Beeney! Also, Huell hosts, […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are using our options to shoot all sorts of alien baddies in a pluckishly-named game! From 1991, we’re playing S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team by Natsume for the NES. You can manually download this week’s cyborg-filled podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are makin’ lemonade and escaping predator fish! From 1973, we’re playing Lemonade Stand by the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium for the PC. Also by MECC, we’re playing Odell Lake from 1986! We’re joined by special guest and friend of the show Cosmo, for a fun, free-flowing discussion! You […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are not playing as Sonic and dashing through Green Hill Zone! Instead, we’re soaring through the air in an incredibly mediocre platform game. From 1993, we’re playing Alfred Chicken by Twilight for the NES and SNES. You can manually download this week’s gobblin’ podcast here or subscribe to […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are swinging from our hook to find exit doors and yummy fish! From 1994, we’re playing Umihara Kawase by TNN for the Super Nintendo. We are joined by special guest and podcastin’ professional Kyle, a.k.a. The Goth, from Vaguely Entertaining! You can manually download this week’s physics-filled podcast […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are using our five-man squad to liberate portions of the map in a war game! From 1994, we’re playing General Chaos by Game Refuge Inc. and published by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis. You can manually download this week’s hand-to-hand combat-focused podcast here or subscribe to the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are clinging to walls and thinking about moving to the Human World! From 1992, we’re playing Gargoyle’s Quest 2 by Capcom for the NES. We’re joined by special guest and dear, dear friend of the show, Hawk! You can manually download this week’s fireballin’ podcast here or subscribe […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are scaring the crap out of the sleazy dude that makes defective skateboards! For real! From 1993, we’re playing Haunting Starring Polterguy by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis. You can manually download this week’s spoop-filled podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are shotgunning our way through the depths of Hell! From 1993, we’re playing Doom by id Software for the PC. We’re joined by special guest Apple Shampoo! You can manually download this week’s possessed podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are watching in horror as Jason emerges from Crystal Lake to kill all sorts of sweet baby boys! From 1989, we’re playing Friday the 13th by Atlus and published by LJN for the NES. You can manually download this week’s Spooptober podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are stabbing our way to Dracula for once! From 1997, we’re playing Castlevania: Symphony of the Night by Konami for the Playstation and Saturn. You can manually download this week’s SPOOKTOBER podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are using a big bazooka to reclaim our father’s honor! And, oh yeah, to save Earth from a despot. From 1992, we’re playing Battle Clash by Nintendo for the SNES, and their Super Scope light gun. You can manually download this week’s peripheral podcast here or subscribe to […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are the terror that quacks in the night! From 1992, we’re playing Darkwing Duck by Capcom for the NES. You can manually download this week’s gassy podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / podcast […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are swinging our big ole Buster Sword to save the planet from a psychopath and an evil corporation, and it’s not a documentary about 2017 America! From 1997, we’re playing Final Fantasy VII by Square for the Playstation. We’re joined by friend of the show Amanda, on for […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are beating the hellllll out of opponents, as we play NFL Blitz by Midway for the Arcade and Nintendo 64! It’s like a less violent version of the current footyball game. You can manually download this week’s concussion-filled podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are whipping other racers with chains and tearing down the highways of America! From 1991, we’re playing Road Rash by Electronics Arts for the Sega Genesis. We’re joined by special guest and Texas dreamboat Barrel! You can manually download this week’s leather-filled podcast here or subscribe to the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are slangin’ our yo-yos to save our uncle from aliens! From 1990, we’re playing StarTropics by Nintendo for the NES. You can manually download this week’s island podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes store. To manually subscribe, use this link in the device / […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are saving sleepover babes from vampires , kind of! From 1992, but really 1986, we’re playing Night Trap by Digital Pictures for the Sega CD at first, but then, the 3DO and PCs. You can manually download this week’s spooky podcast here or subscribe to the show via […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, don’t be a dummy – Buckle up! From 1993, we’re playing various versions of The Incredible Crash Dummies by Gray Matter Inc. and published by (ugh) LJN for the Game Boy, Gear Gear, Sega Master System, SNES, NES and Sega Genesis. You can manually download this week’s product-filled podcast […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are beating the crap out of all challengers, and ripping out spines and hearts in the process! From 1992, we’re playing Mortal Kombat by Midway for the Arcade, Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo. You can manually download this week’s fatality-filled podcast here or subscribe to the show via […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are the RZA, the GZA, ODB, Inspectah Deck… From 1999, we’re playing Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style by Paradox Development for the Sony Playstation. We’re also playing the canceled game its based on, Thrill Kill, from 1998. You can manually download this week’s gore-tastic podcast here or subscribe to the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are using our flute to bash away evil as we visit the world wonders! From 1994, we’re playing Illusion of Gaia by Quintet for the Super Nintendo. We’re joined by special guest Mike Deeney! You can manually download this week’s melodious podcast here or subscribe to the show […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are experiencing the downward spiral of a 1980s star, and helping him get milk for his child! From 1994, we’re playing Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures by Namco for the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis. You can manually download this week’s pac-tastic podcast here or subscribe to the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are saving a country that is not Iraq from a dictator that is not Saddam Hussein! From 1992, we’re playing Desert Strike by Electronic Arts for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo. You can manually download this week’s missile-focused podcast here or subscribe to the show via the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are slashing through thousands of birds, bats and enemy soldiers to rescue That Girl and avenge our father! From 1989, we’re playing Ninja Gaiden by Tecmo for the NES. We’re joined by a special guest, Pascal’s Pager, a.k.a. Paul, the master of the difficult vidya game! You can […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are walking all over patties to make them tasty! From 1982, we’re playing BurgerTime by Data East for the Arcade, and we’re also watching “BurgerBoss” from Bob’s Burgers from 2012. (And also, plenty of general burger and condiment talk this week!) You can manually download this week’s scrumptious […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are fighting our way through the wooorrrlllddd! From 1991 and 1992, we’re playing Street Fighter II by Capcom for the Arcade and Super Nintendo. We’re joined by special guest Mike Smith! You can manually download this week’s fireball-filled podcast here or subscribe to the show via the iTunes […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are living forever thanks to that filthy spice! From 1992 and 1993, we’re playing Dune II by Westwood Studios for the Sega Genesis and PC. We’re joined by special guest and spice miner Bob Hanson! You can manually download this week’s sandworm-filled podcast here or subscribe to the […]
This week in Your Parents Basement, we are slaying all of the creatures of Ancient Greece in order to save our girlfriend! From 1989, we’re playing The Battle of Olympus by Infinity for the NES. We’re joined by special guest Jovial John! You can manually download this week’s salamander-skin and olive-filled podcast here or subscribe […]