Nintendo Maniacs – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Episode 99

This episode Josh is joined by fellow maniac Andrew, who he met whilst retro gaming hunting in Japan. Andrew has an impressive collection of Nintendo items in his collection.  His YouTube channel is all about Nintendo and has teardowns, unique takes and more.

Chapters:

0:00 Cold Open and Maniac Chat with Andrew

25:00 Question Mark Block! Discord Q&A - Third Party Games on Switch 2

1:00:30 New Release Acquired - Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

1:18:30 Splatoon Raiders

1:24:00 Weird Nintendo 

You can find Andrew and all of his work here:

https://linktr.ee/N1ntenDr0me

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If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M

Thank you so much to our Patrons:

SwitchingItUp_

Game Buoy Games

Stellardfellar

About Nintendo Maniacs!

Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Nintendo has just revealed a 17 minute video giving the lowdown on Donkey Kong Bananza - coming out 17 July 2025.Josh and Drew team up to discuss everything shown in the video as well as why they think that was the best standalone Nintendo Direct presentation ever. Feel free to also check out the podcast! Support Us!If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4MPatreon!For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4MThank you so much to our Patrons:SwitchingItUp_Game Buoy GamesStellardfellarAbout Nintendo Maniacs!Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 90

This episode Josh is joined by his now wife, Mikayla to discuss their time in Japan. This episode covers their trip to Universal Studios Japan (including the new Donkey Kong Country), Josh’s weird in-life ordeal with a game called Paranormasight, and their pick ups from the various Nintendo stores and Pokemon Centres. 

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania

Join our Discord for free:   / discord  

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Thank you so much to our Patrons:

SwitchingItUp_

Game Buoy Games

About NintenVania!

NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

GIVEAWAY!

To be in the running to win a Donkey Kong plush, you’re going to have to hunt for the KONG letters in this episode of the podcast.

Keep an ear out for the four letter noises that will be scattered throughout. Make note of the minute they are played and let me know via email (nintenvaniapodcast@gmail.com) where they were and you’ll be in the running to win!

Plus if you retweet the promotional post I do on Twitter/X you get a bonus entry! I will be announcing the winner during the following episode of NintenVania!

Good luck!

Episode 89 This episode Josh is joined by Metroid Mike! Mike created the very popular Super Mario Bros 5 within Super Mario Maker 2. We chat about he went about making the levels and more! Chapters:⁠⁠⁠⁠ 0:00 Interview with Mike on Super Mario Bros 5 (Super Mario Maker 2) 43:45 New Release Acquired - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD 1:15:48 Weird Nintendo You can find Mike and all of his work at: Twitter/X: @Metroidmike64

His Super Mario Maker 2 Worlds:

Super Mario Bros 5: 0G9-XN4-FNF

Super Mario Bros Remix: 90V-9C9-3PF Support Us! If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/zAsxm53f⁠⁠⁠ Patreon! For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About NintenVania!NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 88

Hey all,

This is a very special joint episode of The House of Mario and NintenVania. I was joined by my podcasting buddy, Drew, to discuss that Switch 2 reveal.

We discuss the look of the system, the name, the leaks, that Mario Kart tease and all of the hype in the lead up.

You can find Drew and all of his work at:

The House of Mario: ⁠https://thehouseofmario.captivate.fm/...⁠

X/Twitter: @idrewby @thehouseofmario

YouTube: @thehouseofmario5050

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania

Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/zAsxm53f⁠⁠⁠

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About NintenVania!

NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 87

This episode Josh is joined by Drew Agnew, host of The House of Mario - a South Australian Nintendo podcast! 

Chapters:⁠⁠⁠⁠

0:00 Intro/ What we’ve been playing

28:39 Our 2025 Nintendo Predictions

2:03:03 Weird Nintendo

Weird Nintendo Blue Dog Video:

Why Majora's Mask's Blue Dog Took 25 Years to Win the Race

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1l6Xj4PLEk

You can find Drew and all of his work at:

The House of Mario: ⁠https://thehouseofmario.captivate.fm/...⁠

X/Twitter: @idrewby @thehouseofmario

YouTube: @thehouseofmario5050

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania

Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/zAsxm53f⁠⁠⁠

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

About NintenVania!

NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 86

This episode Josh is joined by his brother, Nick! In this episode they share their favourite Christmas gaming memories, gaming in the early 2000s, the literal Super Smash Bros moment they had together and more! 

You can find Nick and all of his work at:

Instagram: @nickthunig 

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania

Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/zAsxm53f⁠⁠⁠

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.

Episode 85

This episode Josh is joined by Barry Carenza of Nintendo Fuse podcast and also from Premium Edition Games

Chapters:⁠⁠⁠⁠

0:00 Intro/Guest⁠⁠ (Ice Climber Breakers)

7:00  What we’ve been playing

22:10 Nintendo Switch Online Updates

37:30 Nintendo at The Game Awards

50:02 Nintendo’s 2024 - Year in Review

1:45:50 Weird Nintendo

You can find Barry and all of his work at:

You can find Barry/Premium Edition Games on:Twitter/X:@HawkHellfire@PremiumEdition1

Nintendo Fuse:

https://nintendofuse.com/podcast/

And Premium Edition Games:https://premiumeditiongames.com/

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania

Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/zAsxm53f⁠⁠⁠

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 84

This episode Josh is joined by DanPar aka Daniel who is a New York based Nintendo content creator making unboxing, review and gameplay videos on YouTube

Chapters:⁠⁠⁠⁠

0:00 Intro/Guest⁠⁠ (Ice Climber Breakers)

9:53  What we’ve been playing

34:15 Mario & Luigi: Brothership - New Release Acquired

1:09:22 Nintendo Financials

1:25:35 Switch successor backwards compatible

1:29:38 Donkey Kong Country Nintendo Direct

1:36:55 Weird Nintendo

You can find DanPar (Daniel) and all of his work at:

Twitch

twitch.tv/danpar01

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@DanPar

Twitter

@_danpar

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania

Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/zAsxm53f⁠⁠⁠

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link: https://linktr.ee/NintenVania

About NintenVania!

NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!

Episode 83

This episode Josh is joined by SwiftJar who is a Nintendo content creator primarily focused on all things Mario Kart, Mario Party & Mario related topics with a big YouTube channel. 

Chapters:⁠⁠⁠⁠

0:00 Intro/Guest⁠⁠ (Ice Climber Breakers)

9:50 What we’ve been playing

15:13 Super Mario Party Jamboree - New Release Acquired

49:55 Nintendo Switch Online Game Updates

54:36 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

59:25 Nintendo Music

1:10:30 Weird Nintendo

You can find SwiftJar (Andrew) and all of his work at:

Twitch

twitch.tv/Swiftjar

Twitter

twitter.com/Swiftjar

Discord

discord.com/invite/Sj2PHzw3kz

TikTok

tiktok.com/@swiftjar

Instagram

instagram.com/andrewbarbara_

Support Us!

If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/NintenVania

Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/zAsxm53f⁠⁠⁠

Patreon!

For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link: https://linktr.ee/NintenVania

About NintenVania!

NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!