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SkullPirateMike & Mel
SkullPirateMike and his best friend Mel talk about cartoons about video games! Aiming to be both informative and entertaining, hopefully hitting at least one of those targets.
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Halloween is right around the corner, and we're going back to Nougatown to get more candy! Where does nougat come from? Is being a magician any good? Who is Cadaverous Big Bones and why isn't he in this show? Seriously, I'm asking.
We've jumped ahead again to celebrate Halloween in Kanto for our 150th episode! Or sort of Halloween. Technically it's a summer festival, but there's still ghosts! How does James identify? Does Dracula exist in the Pokémon universe? Why does this Gastly talk? Brock's here too.
It's been 20 years since Ace Attorney arrived in English-speaking countries. Edgeworth is here! Also more Gumshoe! Where does Gumshoe eat lunch? How many people can be in jail at one time? Is perjury a crime in the Ace Attorney universe? Who knows, man.
Super Mario Bros. (the game) is 40 years old! So we're watching Super Mario Bros. (the movie)! Will Mario ever take Daniella to Wrestlemania? Can a fungus serve as head of state? Does Daisy have a cloaca? You're thinking about it now.
It's Rayman's birthday, so we thought we'd embarrass him by getting out his old home videos. Who's Detective Grub? Why do they call it a scrapyard? Wasn't there a circus in this show? Set your fax machines to toast and join us.
It's Mel's birthday, so we're going to Shibuya to look for delusions! What's a Gero Frog? Is Takumi okay? Whose eyes are these? It's Chaos;Head.
We're back to see Akira again, and to meet Jacky and Sarah Bryant. Is Akira a predator? What does Sarah find attractive? Why is Alexander here? I think I feel a hot wild vision coming on.
We're in Egypt, where Anakaris is being disrespected by the show's writers. What does Harry's mom do for a living? What functions does a gem have? Why is Anakaris so into fish people? It's enough to make your blood run cold.
We're still on File Island watching children struggle to survive in the wilderness. What's Izzy afraid of? How are Matt and TK related? Does Tentomon really know anything? What are you asking me for?
We're rooting around in Mt. Moon looking for Moon Stones. Where do Sandshrew live? Can Water Pokémon fight on land? What happened to Seymour? We're probably not gonna catch 'em all at this point, just being real.
Come celebrate the release of Team Fortress 2's Love and War Update with a 15-minute short about bread! Who's the funniest class? Is Spy Scout's dad? I got a bucket of chicken, wanna do it?
Sonic has been isekaied into our show once again. Which Birdie is Birdie? Why does Knuckles have two voices? Is this show REALLY canon? The answer to all of these questions is yes.
We were transported to a faraway land. To a world where monsters rule. Is this a real world or is it hosted locally on Genki's Playstation? How high a priority should isekai be on a bugfix list? Who is the better mascot, Mocchi or Suezo? It's Suezo.
We're back. We did it. Don't question us. What's the most efficient way to deliver bananas? Why do they call him Eddie the Mean Old Yeti? What does the Crystal Coconut do anyway? NOBODY KNOWS.
We've returned to 1999 to check in on Ikki and Metabee, but Mel is very sick. Who is Keith Turtle? Where does Mr. Referee change? What's the deal with horse bones? Horse bones!!!!!
King Koopa is back! Again! What colour is Cheatsy's head? Is Luigi a good kisser? What's the video game mechanic our world revolves around? What're ya askin' me fer??
Did you know Casey and Harry were orphans? Neither did we. Join us as we revisit the Edison family and a surpise vistor from their past. How do you eat hot dogs? What role should Eugene Levy play in this show? How much of a TV show should be made up of stammering? I can't think of anything to say.
We finally go back to one of our most-requested shows to see one of Mel's favourite yokai! How are jinmenken born? What makes someone a delinquent? How long does it take to make whoopie pie? I don't know, ask your parents.
We've returned to Mobius, and we have mixed opinions. What's Sally's role in the resistance? How does the Lake of Rings work? Why is this Robotnik SO incompetent? We'll answer all these questions........... when you get a life!
We've returned to the future, where a race is about to start on a planet dangerously unsuitable for racing. Who's Baba? What's Jody's problem? Why can't they just arrest Zoda? Who knows.
Today we're talking about Mike's new favourite game, Persona 5. Why can a cat turn into a bus? What does the collective unconscious look like? What's in Maki's drawer? For once, all these questions are answered.
Carmen Sandiego is turning 40, so we decided to watch her first animated series! Should children be allowed on the internet? What is a C5 corridor? What on earth was Carmen trying to make? All these questions and Squidward inside.
We're back in Hinamizawa, where there's been a MURDER! Or a supernatural event. Unclear. Who is this blonde lady? What are the girls hiding? How the heck do you play Mahjong? Please answer that last one for us, we don't get it.
We're in the New World (probably) this week, remembering that we're supposed to watch movies sometimes. What's the silliest weapon to translate to live-action? How big is a Rathalos? Does this count as a Metal Gear movie? Come grill steaks with us.
Oops, we went back to Mega Man. How do you turn a robot into a human? Why steal a skyscraper? Is Dr. Light an idiot or a genius? These are the real questions.
Back to Videoland! This time we're going to Mt. Icarus for an extremely loosely Kid Icarus-themed episode! What are the Three Sacred Treasures? Is King Hippo an actual hippo? How easy is it to construct a skateboard out of junk while falling? Some answers within.
30 years ago Chrono Trigger happened. A year after that, this short film happened. Now we all have to deal with it. Why does Kilwala like shovels so much? Does Johnny have a mouth? Do we even want Chrono Break any more? Come celebrate with us.
We're back! It's Mortal Kombat! Defenders of the Realm! And we've unlocked Reptile! Sort of! How do Reptile's people recognise each other? Why is Jax such a big baby? Is this a point-and-click adventure game? Super Dinner Discussion Club is not a show that exists. Don't look for it.
It's been 25 years since the original Sims game released, but there's no TV show for Sims 1, so we're looking at the Sims 4 reality show again! What's the storyteller gonna do? Do the judges understand their own prompts? What would we want in a Banjo-Kazooie show? I don't know how we ended up at that last one.
We're meeting a new Bomberman for another Patreon-sponsored episode! Are Bombs a form of magic? How many slo-motion scenes does a show need? What if our planet was shaped like a human head? Bomberman Jetters!
We've been doing this show for three years now, can you believe it? That means we have to watch Pac-Man again. What is the Tree of Life's role in the ecosystem? Where are the ghosts' corporeal bodies? Would you let a President rename you? Here's to another year of eating ghosts and belching eyeballs.
It's Valentine's Day, so we're delving back into the world of romance visual novels for our cleanest Valentine's episode yet! Is Hiroyuki relatable or not? Will Akari survive if they don't end up together? Can we bang our robot maids yet? This is To Heart.
Tales of Zestiria is 10 years old! This week we looked at the short film they made to promote its release! Is Link the Shepherd? Is Sorey just a crazy hermit? Why does everyone hate Mason? Bye, Alisha.
It's the 30th anniversary of yet another early 3D fighting series. How did Eiji fare against Akira and Kazuya? What happened to Kayin's father? When is an appropriate time for a flashback? This episode contains tiddies.
Are you ready to become an idol, like all girls are supposed to? We're not! What's a Prism Jump? Does Jun want to get fired? How much training do you need to stand in for the MOST FAMOUS TEEN IDOL IN JAPAN? The answer is none.Thank you to our patron, Marley the Changling, for sponsoring this episode! Check out their podcast here - https://youtu.be/8YjCCjOs9ac?si=lgVaC6SQJnKcVhOT
We finally came back to Yokosuka to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ryo's dad's murder! And this time we brought a friend! What's Chai been up to this whole time? Which are the best capsule toys? Will Steve give Iwao a smooch? I'll be at the Heartbeats Bar.
It's Christmas in Pac-Land, or at least it would be if they knew what it was! Luckily a freaky alien shows up to teach them the magic of the holiday by freeloading in Pac-Man's house. Why do the Ghost Monsters know Jingle Bells? What are the effects of getting chomped by a Ghost? Where is Mezmaron?? Happy Holidays!
Tekken is 30, so we looked at the first attempt to adapt it for animation! Where did Heihachi learn parenting? When is it okay to make a deal with the devil? Who's the real best Mishima? You tell us.
Donkey Kong Country (the game) is 30 years old, so we're back watching more Donkey Kong Country (the show). Who is Kaptain Skurvy? Which minion is Green Kroc? What does this show have to do with Scottish pirate metal band Alestorm? Calm down, we're trying to explain.
Pokémon Gold & Silver have been around for 25 years, so we looked at the first time Ash set foot in the Johto Region! How easy is it to get from Pallet Town to New Bark Town? What kind of relationship do Professor Oak and Elm have? Why is there so little Gen 2 representation in here? You're not Nurse Joy.
We've gone to Seaside Island to figure out what the deal is. How did this show come about? Why did Knuckles get buff? Who thought this beaver was funny? Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom.
Five Nights at Freddy's is ten years old, if you can believe it, so for Halloween we looked at the movie based on it! Where's Markiplier? How do you brainwash a haunted robot? What happened to Aunt Jane? It's me.
We're going to Rokkenjima to look for witch's gold! How are those people related? Is assault a good icebreaker? Why is Maria? Umineko.
We're headed down to Auburn Pines with our candy pails, and we're not taking trick for an answer! What's a Grubbin? What's a normal reaction to nougat? Who has the best costume? TRICK OR TREAT?
We're starting up spooky month celebrating the 10th anniversary of Alien: Isolation! Who is Amanda Ripley? Where's the Xenomorph? Does this count as shows based on video games? (Yes.) We kinda go all over the place in this one.
It's been 30 years since Earthworm Jim first appeared, so we're celebrating his birthday by watching him fight a fish. What's the perfect action figure? Can fish survive in soda? Where do cats go when they die? This show answers more of those questions than you'd expect.
Against Mel's wishes, we're making an unscheduled layover at Piñata Island. Where in the Piñata is the sentience stored? How can you tell Piñata apart besides their hats? Is it okay to trick someone into being permanently transformed into a different species of creature if they're a bit of a jerk? Join us for more body horror. Filled with fun!
The Sims 4 has been around for 10 years now, so we've returned to the series' attempted reality show. What is the role of a storyteller? Does video editing count as part of The Sims? Were the judges drunk?! Please don't expect answers to any of these.
For the 30th anniversary of The King of Fighters, we're looking at an animated short from 2005! Who are Alba and Soiree? How is Soiree pronounced? What's Iori's problem? Come help us figure it out.
We're rooting around in the depths of Kickstarter this week. What is a Magicicada? What is Deny after? Is Call a member of the Pure Race? We'll answer none of these questions and less!
We've returned to Absurdist Mobius to see how this show made its TV debut. What species is Lucas? How long should you wait to be asked out by your high school crush? Who is Robotnik's wife? The answers are ridiculous.
It's episode 100! Let's look at the first time a video game became a movie! What colour is Luigi? How much does Mario Ramen cost? Who is Peach's true love? The answers may shock you.
We're returning to the Street Fighter base, and Escher has a new mission for us. To watch this show. Why does a sleepy Chinese village have a nuclear power plant? What's Cammy's deal? What happened to Zangief? Not pictured: Ryu.
It's 1999 and the world is abuzz with monster-raising RPGs. But where are we on the subject of robots? How does a Medabot work? Why do playground fights have an official referee? How long does it take a group of glamrock bandits to get ready? Let's learn about Robattle together.
It's been more than 2 years, but we're back at Hope's Peak Academy to see how different it looks now that Mike has played the game. Can you beat the twisted evil things? How are we supposed to get to know any of these characters? Why is the dub so weird? Heavy spoilers inside.
Mel's dogsitting the world's most energetic puppy, and we're looking at the unproduced 2003 pilot for a Kingdom Hearts show! Why are we so focused on heroes instead of hearts? Why weren't Donald and Goofy like this in the games? Why does Sora LOOK like this? Simple and clean is the way that you're making us feel this morning.
Mel's had a rough week, so as a treat we're going back to Kongo Bongo. Why is DK friends with Diddy? Who is Eddie? Why did America air THIS episode first? Me like you.
We head back for the finale of Bakugaiden III! How easy is it to find 7 people in an entire solar system? Who is Dark Mother? Would you save your Dad, or everyone except your Dad? And assorted other subjects.
Ape Escape is 25 years old today, and we're celebrating by looking at the second of its TV adaptations! Who is Kohta? What's a Paradise Room? Was that a weather alert or what? Gimme monke
It's 2008 and few people outside Japan have ever heard of The Tower of Druaga. But Japan knows all about it! Who are Jil's friends? Are video games better when you can't figure them out? Is gelatin a slime? Meet us on floor 60 for answers.
We're not entirely sure what year it is, but we're in Johnny Arcade's Taco Bell basement with the strangest crew of video game all-stars we've ever seen. Is Tyrone OP? Is Kwirk a tomato or a potato? Does Bigfoot count as a video game character? Come get the Video Power edge with us.
We're going back to File Island to watch some kids dunk on Joe. What are Marching Fishes? How can we be sure Mimi is a girl? Why are American children so MEAN? And Greymon is here.
We've hauled ourselves out of our vault and into the blinding sunlight. How does Vault 33 work? What's a Sugar Bomb? Have YOU ever lost a fight to a toilet made of tires? Crawl out through the fallout with us.
Against our better judgement, we're spending the week at the Edisons' place. Who are the Pratts? How hard is it to film an ant? What is Idella good for? These are legitmate concerns.
It's 2003. The Dreamcast is dead, and Sonic is searching for a new audience. Where does Sonic live? Who's Cream? How much of Station Square's police budget is spent on F1 racecars? Gotta go fast.
It's 1983. Nintendo don't have consoles yet, and Luigi hasn't even been born. All that exists is Donkey Kong. What's Mario's job? Who does Pauline care about more? Why is there an Emerald heist? DOOOOONKEEEEEEY KOOOOOOONG!!
We're headed out to look for Land Sharks, but that's not what we found. What's Jiro's problem? Are the Shadows sentient? Why is this show nothing like the game? I won't give up.
We return to SeHaGaga Academy to see how the girls' Virtua Fighter adventure is going. What is Mushiking? Is it Die Hard Arcade or Dynamite Cop? What is Sakura Wars about? Don't look at us, we don't even go here.
Today we're visiting the world of Castlevania to hunt for bullies. How rare is a Power Pad? How competent is Simon Belmont? What is a bully? A miserable little pile of secrets.
We're somewhere deep in Kanto with CuriosGhostie and our trusty camera, looking for the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Snap. How does Team Rocket's budget work? Is it Todd or Snap? Is this the strangest spinoff tie-in? Join the Pokémon Maskers.
We've wandered into the Forbidden Land looking for eggs and accidentally stumbled across a TV show. What's in an energy drink? Why can't Hunters and Riders be friends? Who are all these children? Grab a hunting horn and join our quest please.
Today we've travelled back to a few months before the release of PaRappa the Rapper 2, when PaRappa had his own TV show for a hot minute. How old is PaRappa's audience? Who is Matt and why is he here? What's Mike's favourite game? I gotta believe!!
We're back at the Mario Bros. Plumbing Company to pay our respects to King Mario and his peasant brother. How cool is Toad? Is Mervin a real wizard? Where has Edison been all our lives? Do the Mario.
We head back to Cappy Town to check in on our favourite pink puffball. How long did it take people to notice Kirby was homeless? How do people really feel about Dedede? When is it acceptable to shoot a gun on a kids show? Come listen to the sound of sucking with us.
This week's episode is Valentines-adjacent, so we're looking at a show based on a dating sim! Is it okay to frame a creepshot? Is it acceptable to make love in the nurse's office? Can you answer this question with a letter? It's Dokyusei (aka End of Summer)
We've been doing this show for two years now, so of course, we're returning to Pac-Man. It's the 2530s, probably, and Pac-World has recovered from a brutal war that nobody remembers against an enemy that nobody believes is real... despite it happening less than 15 years ago. Why is Pac-Man in high school? Why does the high school have a forbidden hedge maze prison? Why does he get elemental powers if he still just eats the ghosts?! Thanks for all your support over the past two years!
We've returned to the dismal post-apocalyse to celebrate the birthday of our favourite Echidna. Does Knuckles eat people? Can Sonic bend reality? Did Manic need to show up this time? Happy birthday, Knuckles! We're sorry.
We return to Ace Attorney so we can finally see Maya and Edgeworth! How did Phoenix know about the witness? What's the deal with Grossberg's painting? What's the best Ace Attorney song? OBJECTION!!
Centuries before Liu Kang was born, there was Kung Lao, Earthrealm's first champion. How much money does a Kombat monk make? What's Scorpion's backstory? Does this show hate women? Who knows.
It's 1996, and Sega are gearing up for their biggest game cancellation of the season. Can Sally, Scratch and Grounder coexist? Will Sonic save the kids from the robot factory? Does Santa even want this job? The answer to all three is no.
It's 1991, and despite being 58 episodes into this game show, thecontestants are learning the rules for the first time ever. Is a LhasaApso good loot? Where was East Pakistan? How much time is enough time for a child to run around a giant floor map planting flags?
We're going to space in the future (or... the past?) to look at a tvshow based on a manga based on a toy based on a video game! Why does everyone have a marble in their belly? Are the bombers robots or not? Where are the bombs?! It's Bomberman B-Daman
CW: Sexual AssaultIt's our 69th episode, so what better time to make our first age-restricted video? When are erotic games good for business? Who's this lady dating a growth? Why is Rance the worst? We're sorry.
The gang's all here now! We rejoin Ash just in time for him to meet Brock, everyone's favourite Gym Leader named Brock. What's the worst possible team to challenge Pewter Gym with? How much does a rice bowl cost? Can Mike record a podcast while sick? Please passionately tear off your beards in respect.
This week we watched a laserdisc from the late 90s. Neither of us know a lot about Samurai Shodown, but when did that stop us before? Is Asura a hero or villain? What the heck happened in the previous game? Why is Purple Nakoruru a seperate character? Why are you asking us?
Planet Mobius is in danger, and only Sonic the Hedgehog and his gang of brown OCs can save it. Just kidding, he can't even save one guy! Is SatAM a good name? Is Dr. Robotnik incompetent? Why is Antoine here? You're not going to like our answers. He's the fastest thing aliiiiiive!!
We return to the Kongo Bongo to check in on our ape friends and you'll never guess what happened this time. Who is DK's nephew? How competent are the Kremlings? What does Bluster even do? None of these questions are answered to my satisfaction.
It's Spooky Scary Skeletons Week on Super Breakfast Friends Club, and that means we're looking at a horror game show. Why does Seiko need butt salve? When is it appropriate to grope your friends? Why is Pikachu here? You're invited to our corpse party.
We're headed back to Springdale to look at more Yo-Kai for Halloween. Who's the most famous yokai? What's Jinbanyan's secret? Could you live down the shame of pooping at school? Do not answer the last one.
It's been 20 years since Nickelodeon unleashed Tak and his Jujus all over our faces. Who are any of these characters? What is a Juju? Is this offensive to someone in particular or just in general? Join the Pupununu tribe or don't.
We tried to track down Viewtiful Joe this week, but he's extremely elusive. How is Sprocket censored? Where is Dee Bradley Baker? Why is the Japanese version missing? Happy 20th anniversary, Joe.
It's 1995, and we're joining Akira in looking for free food. What time period does New Hollywood exist in? How many gyoza are in 50 servings? Why do 90s anime treat women so strangely? Enjoy a hot wild vision with us.
We return to the robot future to fight appliances of the past! What's Mega Man's greatest weakness? What counts as an electrical device? Will Pharaoh Man ever return to Earth? No.
Princess Daphne has been kidnapped and it's up to Dirk the Daring, his brave horse, and some third guy to save her. What's a Giddy Goon? Who's the villain of Dragon's Lair? Is this franchise still interesting with low-budget animation? You tell us.
Welcome back to picturesque Piñata Island. How do you get Buzzlegums? Are Chewnicorns real? Are gems a fruit or a vegetable? Come help us defeat Fergy Fudgehog and heal nature.
This week we're headed to 1983 (but actually 2006) and the village of Hinamizawa, where murder is on the breeze. What do small town kids do for fun? How do you play Old Maid? What happened to the Hanshin Tigers? Come listen to the cicadas with us.
We're still lost in the Viridian Forest. How long has it been since the last episode? How does a Beedrill decorate? What do unsupervised children do in the woods? Gotta catch 'em all.
Discipline. Justice. Commitment. These are the things the Street Fighters strive for, apparently. What are Bison's goals? What's the difference between Ken and Ryu and Wario and Waluigi? Who is the main character of Street Fighter? It's Guile.
We're heading to space looking for SPARTANs, but we only found one. And it's a space babysitter. Why did they need a team of ODSTs? Why is O'Brien the worst? How have we spent so much time around Halo and absorbed so little of its lore? Whatever, it's Halo Legends.
It's 1989 and we're travelling to the magical kingdom of Hyrule (boring place). What's Ganon's ideal career? Why are the Mario Bros. here? Does Link deserve a kiss? No, he does not.
We're back on Planet Freedom, celebrating Sonic's 32nd birthday. Who is Dr. Eggman attracted to? Does Tails know what twins are? Can Metal Sonic kiss? All these questions will be answered.
For our 50th episode, we're looking at a grim future. The present. How does a fungus reproduce? When should you ignore a director's instructions? Which two actors does Mike share credits with? It's HBO's The Last of Us.
We've returned to the spooky scary world of Draculas. How do you spell Donovan Baine? Would you like to go on a glass and berry tour? What's the first spell a new wizard casts? Welcome to DarkStalker Hell.
Sul sul! Today we're headed back to modern times to look at our first reality show. Is The Sims an eSport? How much time does it take to make a video? Can Sims players play cooperatively? It's The Sims Spark'd.
We're digging around the swamps of Louisiana, looking for podcast episodes. What does Bayou Billy drive? What does a crocodile wear 'neath the water? What happened to the backgrounds? Welcome back to Captain N.
It's 1999 and we're headed back to the Digital World. Are these kids old friends or complete strangers? What does Kuwagamon sound like? How many characters is it appropriate to introduce in one episode? Digimon. Digital Monsters.
It's 1991 and dinosaurs roam the earth. Where did all these cave people come from? What does a porcupine fish do? Why is Yoshi the worst? Super Mario, Super Mario, Super Mario. World.
It's 2016 and Sega hardware has been dead for 15 years. The perfect time to make a show about it! How many startup sounds did the Sega Saturn have? Who was Sega's first mascot? Who's your favourite Sega Hard Girl? Sega Hard Girls.
This week we're very close to being modern. Almost too close. But not very close, because it's Cuphead. What's the best way to paint a fence? How close to the game should a show be? What does Cuphead have to do with World War II? I don't know.
It's oddball Konami franchise, The Simpsons! Why is a donut vendor a therapist? Where are the dancing zombies? How did Konami create so many hit cartoon shows? Don't have a cow, man!
We're back in Kanto, lost in Viridian Forest. Why is Misty so mean to Caterpie? How does String Shot work? Why is Pidgeotto AWESOME? It's Pokémon again.
The year is 2201, and racing is the new black. Why did they revive Ryu? Can a bus drive to space? Where is Captain Falcon?! Let's have a look-see.
We return to the Outworlds to find out what's up with Scorpion. What sound does a skeleton make? Who built all these scorpion ships? Could Liu Kang have beaten Sub-Zero without Kitana's secret? Mortal Kombat continues.
30 years ago, Andross declared war. 4 years later, it happened again. 19 years after that, it happened one more time. This is that time. What kind of TV does Venom get? Where is Kirby in all this? Is it normal to give your friends a clump of your own hair? Happy 30th anniversary, Fox.
It's 1999 and Rayman is taking the airwaves by storm. Or at least taking your VCR by stiff breeze. Who is Lac-Mac? What is Lac-Mac? WHY is Lac-Mac?? I miss Globox.
Can you believe we've been doing this show for a year now? We can't. To celebrate, we return again to Pac-Man. Why did Super-Pac replace Pac-Man? Why isn't PJ a nephew? Why does this show have two Poochies? It's Pac-Man's second season.
It's either 1996 or 1999, depending on what country you're in. He's been missing for a while, but Sonic is back and he's anime this time. Is this a show or a movie? What's the geographical makeup of Planet Freedom? Since when does Sonic have human-catgirls? (the answer may surprise you) It's the Sonic OVA.
It's 1994 and all the children of the world care about is Super Fighting Robots. What's Proto Man's problem? Should Rush talk? What does Dr. Wily want with Rock & Roll?! Say hello to Mega Man for me, please.
It's two months before Christmas, 1989, but you don't care, because Santa's on TV and he's hanging with the Mario Bros. What was Mario's childhood like? What would he wear to the North Pole? What does a true Christmas Miracle look like? Mario Christmas!
It's Thanksgiving weekend, 1993. You've finally woken from your food coma, just in time to catch the new cartoon starring the hottest new character of 1993. Who designed Bubsy's house? How does virtual reality work? What could possibly go wrong?
20 years ago, Ash began his journey in the Hoenn region! What starter will May choose? Where are all the Pokémon? Will Pikachu EXPLODE? I wanna be a hero.
Halloween continues unabated by the arrival of November!! Why are Demitri and Morrigan now Scratch and Grounder? How do magic tractor beams work? Who the hell is Harry Grimoire? This is the bad DarkStalkers.
We're returning to our roots for a spooky scary Pac-Man episode. Where do vampires come from? Would you take your cat trick-or-treating? Is Ms. Pac-Man a necromancer? Expect more questions than answers, please. Happy Halloween!!
We're in Wallachia, in the 1400s. How long does it take to raise an army from hell? How much goat love is too much? Who would win in a fight between Dracula and Hook? The answer to all these questions is 'yes'.
Welcome to the distant past, 2014. Do American children know what a Youkai is? Is it lame to get hit by a car? Whatever happened to this franchise, anyway? Join us for a ramblin' time on Mt. Wildwood.
It's 1983 and the name on everyone's snouts is Q*Bert. What is a Slippy Doo? How do you pronounce @!#?@!? Why is it Happy Days? I think we answered at least one of those questions.
It is a legend no one will forget. Everyone thought King Koopa had left the Mushroom Kingdom. But he DIDN'T, so here we are. Can a video game have adventures? What are the names of Bowser's children? Can George Bush Sr. swim? Join us as we answer these questions and a few more no one asked in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3.
It's 1999 in Hikarigaoka, Nerima. The air is filled with digital nonsense. What is a Digimon? How big should a child be to use the stove unsupervised? When is a dub no longer a dub? Digimon. Digital Monsters.
Yokosuka, 1986. A murder has taken place. What accent does Tom have? Did Peter Jackson own a Dreamcast? Where are all the forklifts? Join us as we follow Ryo around in 2022's Shenmue.
We return to the Mansion. How do flies make love? Which parts are the jokes? Who WROTE this? We're sorry.
We return to the Kongo Bongo! Why is DK still in his toxic relationship? Why do all his friends seem to hate him? Why did K. Rool even agree to a ceasefire?! D! K! Donkey! Kong!
It's the distant future. 2010. War is ravaging the inner city parks of Tokyo. What are the Ancients? Where did the MARS suit come from? Who are all of these anime girls? Hametsu no Mars.
It's 1999. Sonic Adventure is storming over the horizon at breakneck speed and dragging a new TV show along with it. Why does Sonic have siblings? Is Dingo a robot or a bandicoot? Who let their mother outside again?! Happy 31st anniversary, Sonic.
Welcome to Saturday Supercade! Why is a swamp newspaper sending its journalists to fight crime in the city? Why don't these frogs belong in their own world? Why is Frogger a journalist, anyway? We find no answers in 1983's Frogger cartoon.
It's the mid-90s and the primary currency is action figures. Why is Earthworm Jim? How much of the budget was spent on voice acting? Is evolution real?! (yes) Join us for our most overtly political episode yet.
The year is 2201, and racing is the new currency. How many F-Zero racers are secretly cops? Why is Mr. EAD here? Where is Captain Falcon?! Get boost power within.
Dermline Island, 1991. Shonen Jump infiltrates the video game world. What wounds can a monster survive? What does a Slime find sexy? Is this proto-Pokémon?! It's the tiny hero, Dai.
We return to the Kanto region! What happens if you lose your PokéDex? Is Professor Oak performing dark experiments on noodles? How do you hide a Meowth-head balloon in plain sight? Prepare for trouble, it's Pokémon.
It's 1991 and America needs to learn some lessons. Where is the Pacific Ocean? Which residents of Sesame Street would join a gang of super criminals? Who is Professor Devious? And, most importantly, where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?
Welcome to Pupupu Land. What colour is Dedede's car? How many repeated syllables can America stand? What did Blade Knight say?! All these questions and more are comin' right back at ya for sure.
It's 1989 and nobody knows what a video game is yet. What colour is Mega Man? Who is Samus? Can we identify the meatball ape? We ask Captain N, the Game Master.
Welcome to picturesque Piñata Island. Where are all the people? Why are the Piñatas bipedal now? Who played Cecil Cocoadile? Although all care is taken, this product is processed in a facility that also handles fun, and may contain trace elements.
We finally did it, we looked at a live action show. It's 1990. George Lucas is funding video games. Where are Dr. Fred's family? Is the baby man offensive? Eugene Levy, why did you do this?! Welcome to Maniac Mansion.
Join us inside Hope's Peak Academy for Danganronpa! How many monos kuma are there? Is Hall Monitor a talent? Why are English anime dub casts so BORING?! This episode contains spoilers for the video game, listen at your peril.
Join us in 1994 as we look at our First OVA! What does Warumon want with Pastel? How does a baby pilot a ship? Does a sentient ship even need a pilot, anyway?! Do not expect these questions to be answered within.
15 years after Ace Attorney's original release comes its anime adaptation! Does Phoenix live in America or Japan? What's with all the sunflowers? Are fully faithful adaptations better? No further questions, your honor.
This week we're looking at The Super Mario Bros. Super Show. What magic would send our plumbers home? What counts as a Koopa Troopa? Does Birdo is bird? Do the Mario!
It's 1996. Kombat has broken out across the airwaves. What does it take to become a warrior of honor? What has happened to Baraka? Kould you forgive Liu Kang for icing your brother? These are the Defenders of the Realm.
We're taking a trip back to 1993 to answer some burning questions. How do you create the perfect robot? When is a buzzsaw not appropriate? How many poops have YOU seen? It's Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Everybody knows Donkey Kong, but how well do you REALLY know him? Do you know where he gets his powers? What the true nature of his relationship with Diddy is? What he looks like with a shaved head? Join us as we peel back the banana skin in 1996's Donkey Kong Country.
Take a trip with us back to 1997 Japan! What's the Phantom King? Can American children handle a show containing even a second without music? Is Gary's voice actor a boy or a girl? I don't remember which of these, if any, have answers.
Join us as we explore the first ever video game cartoon - 1982's Pac-Man! What's a Ghost Monster? What sound does a dog make? Who TF is Mezmaron? All these questions and fewer will be answered!