Memory Card: Recent Episodes
Ben & Push
Co-hosts Ben Bertoli and PushDustIn discuss the many weird and wonderful stories surrounding video game history.
April makes fools of us all, but especially readers of video game magazine EGM in the early '90s.
Chiptune superstar Jamatar is back to talk about the music created for and by the SNES and Genesis. Featuring never-before-heard 16-bit snipits!
Mario's most common enemy, the Goomba, is obvious a... wait, what are they exactly? Friend of the show Graeme Allen stops by to add his thoughts.
Caspian Whistler, creator of A Profound Waste of Time, pops in to talk about his newest issue and a few very unique Game Boy games.
Author Aidan Moher emerges from the mist to reveal a section of his new gaming history book that didn't make the cut. Find out more about Aidan’s book on its official web page!
Ben ends the season on the lowest note possible with a look into the worst year in gaming history. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
The final entry in the Movement in Game saga is here! For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Guest Expert Jamatar breaks down the history of the infamous Atari Lynx. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Daniel Dockery, author of Monster Kids, swings by to offer listeners a look at the Pokémon anime (and some jelly donuts). For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Witness thrills, chills, and tentacles as Ben opens the door to classic point-and-click adventure Maniac Mansion. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
We dive into a long-running Nintendo franchise with surprising origins and terrible luck. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Join Tom and Adam Vian of SFB Games and artist Catherine Unger as they break down the magic behind their point n’ click mystery Tangle Tower. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
You can also follow the Grimoire team on Twitter. Tom - @SFBTom, Adam - @SFBDim, Catherine - @UngaPants
Don't have a cow, man. It's the perfectly cromulent history of some of the best, worst, and weirdest Simpsons video games. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
This episode goes out to all the 35 year-olds who dream of getting rich and flying with the fairies. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Ben and Push kick off season 8 with a look into games that became movies and movies that became games. It's a media crossover madness! For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Come on a guided tour of the PS3 cult classic Tokyo Jungle. You are encouraged to feed the animals. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Ninja Baseball creator Drew Maniscalco stops in to talk about the development of the '90s beat'em up and its new comic. Find out more about the series on it's official website and check out the Ninja Baseball Spirits comic on Kickstarter.
Vib Ribbon is a strange rhythm game with a strange history. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
In the season finale Ben and Push take a deep dive into the world of wonderfully weird gaming merch. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
The most ambitious crossover of all time is up for debate, but the most ambitious crossover of the 8-bit era is a game you probably didn't know existed. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Push dives into the history of another Japan-exclusive title, this time the wonderfully weird Giftpia for the GameCube. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Guest Expert Jon Cartwright pops in to detail the history of a puzzle series near and dear to his heart. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Come learn the relaxing history of Picross with guest expert and indie dev Philip Drobar. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Things get a little gross and very weird as we slosh through the history of the Oddworld series. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
It's time for another installment of the movement saga. For round three Push takes us through the history of Wii Sports and Beat Saber. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
We pummel your brain with the history of an often overlooked fighting series from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Ben and Push throw a party to celebrate the history of party games... and Mario isn't invited. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
In honor of Black History Month, Guest Expert Raven Simone (Bobdunga) stops by for a look into the mysterious history of typing icon Mavis Beacon. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Push details the perilous sea of misinformation surrounding the Super Smash Bros. series. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Kissing everyone you meet isn't a great idea, but PS2 game Chulip attempts to prove otherwise. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Kick! Punch! It's the history of gaming's greatest hip-hop icon. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Waka Waka! It's time for a Pac-Man spin-off showcase. We hope you're hungry. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
LOOK OUT BEHIND YOU! It's a new halloween special, with a look at the cult classic horror series Clock Tower! For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Guest expert Elliot Coll (aka The Retro Future) teaches us a thing or two about the Cougar Boy, Mega Duck, and other wonderfully weird handhelds. Look for Elliot’s videos on his YouTube channel.
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Nantenjax swings by to talk about a Super Famicom treasure that never escaped Japan. Find out more on his YouTube channel.
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Pinball history is back, only this time the ball is coming from inside the gaming system.
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Get ready to sweat as you learn the history of Wii Fit!
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Come on and slam and learn about weird basketball video games from the mid '90s!
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Push phones in to give listeners the low down on the Game Boy Mobile Adaptor.
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Dive into the sticky history of games with outrageous snack branding. Featuring guest expert Jamatar! For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive. Support Memory Card by becoming one of our patrons!
Ben uncovers the mysterious history of Famicom Detective Club. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
A look into Monster Rancher, one of the weirdest games to spring from the monster craze of the late '90s. It's time to find your CD collection. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Though not well known, Marigul Management was behind the creation of dozens of Nintendo games in the late '90s and early '00s. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest Expert Joseph Stanichar takes us on a journey to explore a failed Star Wars game. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
It's tough times down on the farm as Ben explains the mixed-up history of Harvest Moon. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Push details the wacky life and works of Keita Takahashi. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben and Push discuss the history of their favorite Wii Channels. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest expert Stephan Reese walks Push through the art of collecting rare Nintendo relics. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben takes the podcast to the extreme with a history of spin-off studio EA Sports BIG. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Push gets listeners sweating with a break down of early games involving motion. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben and Push launch Season 5 with a look at the launch of the PlayStation in Japan and the Dreamcast in the US. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Push sits down with developers Tris Valbuena and José Gracia to discuss their indie titles inspired by the Paper Mario series.
Ben and Push discuss Ben's reading of Donkey Kong Country: The Book. See our other Bonus episode for the full reading.
Push gives us a look at the life and quirky works of Kazutoshi Iida. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest expert Philip Drobar swings by to educate Ben on a line of overlooked handhelds from South Korea. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest Expert Dai explains the life and impact of Gus Rodriguez, an often overlooked gaming icon from Latin America. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben rattles off the history on America's pinball ban. Anyone have a sledgehammer? For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest expert James Montagna of WayForward drops by to detail Nintendo's pre-gaming history. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest expert Allegra Frank grooves by to talk about some hilarious Xbox ads featuring Usher. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Lookout behind you! It's four frightening tales from gaming's ghastly past. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Push introduces a string of strange Mario spin-off games. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben breaks down the history of video game ratings in North America. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben and Push detail the unfortunate history of one of gaming's greatest flops - the Virtual Boy. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben and Push present four interesting (but unrelated) bits video game history. Prepare for cookies, Skittles, and crocodiles. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest expert Kawlun Dram stops by to detail the infamous ARG surrounding Portal 2. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest expert Retro Ali swings in to tell us about the rise and fall of Pokémon Center New York. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Push educates us on the origins of cult hit puzzler Chip's Challenge. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben shines a light on strange Game Boy accessories. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest expert NantenJex explains the electrifying history of Chibi-Robo. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest expert Kelsey Lewin dives into marvelously unique handheld known as the WonderSwan. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben introduces Push to Sega Channel, the forgotten game streaming service of the '90s. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Push takes Ben on a guided tour of touring programs for the DS and 3DS. Viva la DS! For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben and Push discuss strange video games starring classic food mascots. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest expert Jess Morrissette gives us the lowdown on his Video Game Soda Machine Project. For info on The Video Game Soda Machine Project, click here.
Listeners from around the world call in to share their favorite gaming history blips. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben regales Push with the origins of the Animal Crossing series. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben and Push share gaming history blips about Famicom design, Bomberman Kart, and more. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Push is joined by Pokémon expert Dr. Lava to discuss massive leaks and monsters who didn't make the cut. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive or LavaCutContent.com.
Ben is joined by guest expert and chiptune master Jamatar, who lays down the details behind the Sega Mega Jet. More Jamatar beats (and booking information) can be found on jamatar.com. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ding ding! Ben pummels Push with the history of the Punch-Out!! series. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Push reveals four of the weirdest arcade machines ever produced. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben and Push discuss four small and unrelated gaming history stories. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Push relays the the rip-roaring history of Rampage. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben teaches Push all about the early history of renowned game studio Rare. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben tells Push the chilling tale of a cancelled NES title featuring Dracula... in dope basketball kicks. For more gaming history goodness, please visit memorycardshow.com
Push brings Ben up to speed on the strange console that was the Neo Geo. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest expert Chris Kolar (@kobunheat) stops by to relay the sordid history of the SNES CD-ROM. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Guest expert Liam Robertson fills Push in on the booty-shaking history of Elite Beat Agents. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben and Push dive into the world of wacky special edition consoles. For more info, as well as pictures and videos, visit our Save Files archive.
Ben regales Push with the tale of the ill-fated Apple Pippin console.
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Ben and Push share their favorite weird controllers.
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Push introduces Ben to the world of digital beetle fighting.
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Ben and Push dig into the surprising importance of everyone's favorite legendary cat.
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