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| Still Loading #376: Diablo 2 w/ Shane Selterre | 24 Nov 2025 | 02:44:21 | |
We are sending Diablo back to hell.... again... Shane Selterre of the Retro Hangover Podcast returns to help me save Sanctuary again as we discuss Diablo 2. Diablo 2 is a very personal game for me. It was one of my earliest PC LAN party gaming experiences and it served as major game for me and a lot of my friends growing up. But what makes Diablo 2 special outside of my personal nostalgia for it? Shane and I discuss all of that in this episode. We look at what changed between the original Diablo and this one. We look at how this game is basically became the template for ARPG games for years. We talk about so much and yet only scratch the surface. Who knows, maybe Shane will be back for us to dive further beyond the surface, further into the depths of Hell. Check out Retro Hangover Podcast! Diablo 2 Post Mortem Shout-out Song: Children of Zakarum End Song: Wet Grass Inspired Get Still Loading Podcast merch! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #375: Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 w/ Ray Barnholt and Andrew Kinsey | 17 Nov 2025 | 01:41:11 | |
Just because it's November doesn't mean we still can't enjoy the summer. In this episode of Still Loading I am joined by Ray Barnholt from the No More Whoppers podcast (and occasionally Retronauts) and Andrew Kinsey from The EXP Point to talk about the summer of 1975, specifically the summer as seen in the game Boku no Natsuyasumi 2: Umi no Bouken-hen also known as My Summer Vacation 2. Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 is a game unlike anything else that I've played. I had heard about the game a few years back on Retronauts (which Ray was on and is the one who spoke about it) and was curious about what it was like. But the main problem is that the game was never localized in english, at least officially. And then earlier this year I found out about a fan translation from a Hilltop Works that came out in November of 2023 so I figured it was finally time to dive in. Ray, Andrew and I break down whats great about this game, why it makes us all feel so nostalgic and overall what we got out of our experiences. Which summer are you nostalgic for? Find the fan translation from Hilltop here! Follow Ray on Bluesky! Check out No More Whoppers! Check out Bipedal Dog! Follow The EXP Point on Bluesky! Shout-out Song: BGM #22 (Radio Calisthenics) End Song Song: BGM #24 (A Rainy Day in December) Get Still Loading Podcast merch! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #368: Muppet Treasure Island w/ Doug Lief and Mike Covel | 14 Sep 2025 | 01:40:48 | |
The Muppets are iconic and it has been long overdue since I discussed them on the podcast. Joining me today to help me talk about a childhood favorite of mine is... my brother Mike as well as Doug Lief from the Nostalgium Arcanum podcast! The game on this episode is Muppet Treasure Island, based on the movie of the same name. Mike, Doug and I break down this game in more detail than probably needed but who cares, this game rules. We talk about the gameplay, production value, green screen use and much more! Check Out Mike's show! Follow Nostalgium Arcanum on Bluesky! Shout-out Song: Treasure Island End Song: He's a Pirate Get Still Loading Podcast merch! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #296: Celeste w/ Ryan Kern | 22 Jan 2024 | 01:48:16 | |
Celeste is a platformer that I think is a prime example of how games can, and should, be considered art. I'm joined by friend of the show Ryan Kern to discuss the iconic indie platformer Celeste developed by Maddy Makes Games. We talk a lot about the game's themes and how those theme's were reflected in the game's creator's personal journey. Celeste is worth trying, even if you don't like 2D platformers. Check out the episode to find out why. Follow Ryan on Facebook and YouTube End Song: First Steps Get Still Loading Podcast merch! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #295: Feature Phone Preservation Revisited | 15 Jan 2024 | 01:28:46 | |
About a year ago I was joined by Rockman Cosmo and Naoya Shinota to discuss their efforts in preserving Japanese feature phone games. Since so much time had passed I wanted to bring them back on the show to talk about how their efforts are going, the progress they made in a year and what their goals going forward are. I had a wonderful time catching up with them and I can't thank them enough for setting aside more of their time to share what's been going on in their corner of the preservation community. Follow Rockman Cosmo on Twitter @RockmanCosmo Check out Rockman's recent article over on Hit Save! End Song: The Prelude Get Still Loading Podcast merch! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #294: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII w/ Kolby Moyer | 08 Jan 2024 | 02:06:00 | |
2024 is here! And to kick off the new year it is an episode asked for by my Patrons! This week's episode is all about the Final Fantasy VII prequel, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. Joining me to break down all things Zack Fair and his spiky hair is Kolby Moyer from the Switch It Up podcast. Kolby is a gigantic FF7 fan and it was an absolute blast to discuss this game with him. Check out the episode and find just how long Nomura has been on his bullshit. End Song: Aerith's Theme Get Still Loading Podcast merch! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #293: 2023 Retrospective w/ TJ from The Hodder Show | 01 Jan 2024 | 02:09:11 | |
It's the last episode of 2023 so it is time to reflect on how this past year went! Joining me, as always, to help me reflect is my good friend from the Great White North TJ from the Hodder Show! We discuss what our favorite experiences were this year, which were our most popular episodes released this year and much more! End Song: Staff Roll CAPTAIN N FINALE SHIRT HERE Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #292: Living Books | 25 Dec 2023 | 01:13:26 | |
This year's holiday episode has my wife on it! This week on the show my wife and I chatted about the Living Books games! An edutainment series of interactive storybooks originally published by Broderbund. You all may remember I interviewed Mickey W. Mantle on the show a while ago and he was the CTO of Broderbund at the time Living Books was coming out. Well ever since that episode I've been dying to do a proper Living Books episode and joining me to do so is my wonderful wife Courtney! Courtney has a degree in early childhood education so I thought it would be interesting to hear from her perspective what the Living Books games to well, where they could improve and what she does/doesn't like about them! I hope you all will enjoy this episode and I hope you find it interesting. Happy Holidays! Check out the Zoom Platform store HERE End Song: Uwa! So Jingle Bells CAPTAIN N FINALE SHIRT HERE Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #291: Overlooked and Underloved Games w/ Joe Bourrie | 18 Dec 2023 | 01:36:10 | |
With every console generation there are bound to be a few games that slip through the cracks that are fantastic, but very few have heard of them. Joining me on today's episode is the founder of Syncoplay Retro Gaming, Joe Bourrie. Syncoplay is an online store that creates accessories for gaming collectors and enthusiasts. Besides founding Syncoplay, Joe is also currently working on a book called Beyond The NES, which is a book that is focusing on the games on Famicom that did not see a release in North America. It is specifically going to target which of those games can be played by English speaking audiences with little to no knowledge of the Japanese language! The idea of this book is what let to todays topic, the idea that because a game was never localized into English we tend to overlook instead of giving it a chance. In this episode Joe and I each chose 5 games that we feel do not get the love they deserve. If you have a list of 5 games please share it! I would love to see more overlooked and underloved games finally get their due. Follow Joe on Twitter & Instagram! End Song: Hau'oli City CAPTAIN N FINALE SHIRT HERE Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #290: Captain N The Game Master Series Finale | 11 Dec 2023 | 01:12:17 | |
It is here. After 2.5 years, Dexter Morrill and I have finally watched and discussed EVERY episode of Captain N The Game Master (minus the clip show episode at the end of season 2...) This has been a long time coming. Dexter and I started this series as a way to help me keep the podcast weekly after my kid was born and it grew into something we could not have expected. This series was an absolute joy. So much so that recording week became known as Captain N week. This would entail watching the same episode multiple times, a few of which were with my daughter and then laughing about it for over an hour with my friend, the co-host with the mo-host, Dexter. And of course with all this Captain N being watched, my kid loves the show now. Go figure. I of course need to send a sincere thank you to all of you for listening and following along with this series. It has meant the world to Dex and I and we could not be happier with how it turned out. Be on the look out for the next cartoon series.... Follow Dexter on Twitter and Instagram End Song: Bouqet CAPTAIN N FINALE SHIRT HERE Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch?
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| Still Loading #289: Premium Edition Games and Game Preservation w/ Barry Carenza | 04 Dec 2023 | 01:27:11 | |
It's been a long while since I had an informal chat on the show. Joining me on this episode is co-founder of Premium Edition Games Barry Carenza. We chat about what its like working as a game publisher, his thoughts on the state of video game preservation and we also dive a bit into our thoughts the habits of gamers and how they have evolved over the years. I really enjoyed this more laid back and chill chat so if you enjoyed this kind of thing and would like to see more of it let me know! Follow Barry on Twitter HERE Check out Premium Edition Games HERE! End Song: Micromanagement Failure Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #288: The Best Non-Violent Video Games w/ James Batchelor | 27 Nov 2023 | 01:14:44 | |
It seems like 2023 has been the year of authors here on the show! Joining me on this episode is James Batchelor, who is the Editor in Chief of GamesIndustry.biz and host of the Bond & Beyond Podcast. James joins me today to talk about a book he has recently written called "The Best Non-Violent Video Games". We discuss the ins and outs of working in games media, how it influenced his work on the book and so much more! Buy James' book HERE Follow James on Twitter HERE End Song: Mega Man 3 Snake Buster Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #287: Spyro the Dragon w/ BritishBondAddict | 20 Nov 2023 | 02:04:51 | |
Everyone's favorite cuddly firebreather is finally making his appearance on Still Loading. This episode dives into the first game in the Spyro serie, Spyro the Dragon. I'm joined by my good friend Chris (@britishbondaddict) to talk about Insomniac's landmark PS1 3D platformer. We discuss why this game was so important for sony, how it feels to control today and we debate over if the music is good (I may have some hot takes). End Song: Ice Ice Dragon Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #367: Early Video Game Emulation w/ Zophar | 07 Sep 2025 | 01:28:53 | |
Emulation is a polarizing subject in video games. While I personally feel its not a bad thing there are people who only associate with piracy. So I figured who better to talk about this topic than the founder of one of the earliest emulation websites, Zophar. Zophar founded Zophar's domain back in 1996 as a way to aggregate emulation information and it grew into something much more than that. Zophar and I chatted about how he started Zophar's domain, why he left, his feelings on emulation and much more! Check out Zophar on Twitch! Check out Zophar on YouTube! Checkout Zophar's Domain! Follow Zophar on Bluesky! Shout-out Song: Take some rest and eat some food! End Song: He's a Pirate Get Still Loading Podcast merch! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading Mini #35: Captain N The Game Master S3 E5-6 | 13 Nov 2023 | 01:21:38 | |
Its another not-so-mini mini episode! It is the penultimate episode of our Captain N series and we are covering episodes 5 and 6 of season 3! Dexter of course is back and we break down the episodes A Tale of Two Dogs and Battle of the Basketball Know-it-Alls. This month we finally see the return of the entire N team being all together in an episode! And Mother Brain's crew is here too! End Song: Mega Man 3 Snake Buster Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #286: Rocking Chairs, Halo 2 and LAN Party Memories | 05 Nov 2023 | 02:12:05 | |
This episode has long been in the making. Back in August I shared on social media that I finally was having my mom on the show, though I kept it vague as to what she was coming on to talk about. This episode is a bit hard to describe what it's about, but at it's core it is a very personal episode for me. I'm joined by my Mom, my friend CJ and my friend Jamie to talk about the various memories of gaming growing up. And while this isn't focused solely on memories of a games, console or genre; it is focused on memories of gaming with friends.... kinda. In the episode I call it gaming in a social space, if that even makes sense. This episode is filled with stories of times when I would play games outside of the standard living room setup or the classic game night sleepover. It is about the times when video games were bigger than the worlds they inhabited on the TV. This episode is about Rocking Chairs, Halo 2 and LAN Parties.
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| Still Loading #285: Power Pete w/ Phil Salvador | 29 Oct 2023 | 01:16:01 | |
Nostalgia, as they say, is one hell of a drug. This week on the show I'm revisiting a game I covered A LONG time ago, in fact this topic was originally covered in the 2nd episode ever of the podcast! But that episode, along with 5 or 6 others, is hidden away over on soundcloud; so I figured it was about damn time I cover it again. This week I am talking about one of my favorite childhood games, an obscure Mac game called Power Pete (later renamed to Mighty Mike). Joining me to help me break down this favorite of mine is Phil Salvador. Phil is the Library Director at the Video Game History Foundation and he also runs the website The Obscuritory, which is a blog about less known games and software. Phil and I talk about the highs and lows of the game, everything from the joy of exploding cakes to the horror of Little Miss Muffet. If you have ever wanted to learn more about an obscure Mac game than this is the episode for you! Follow Phil on Twitter HERE End Song: Prehistoric Plaza Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #284: Little Nightmares w/ Lukas Eggen | 22 Oct 2023 | 01:30:41 | |
October can't end without me at least TRYING to play a spooky game! I'm joined by my good friend Lukas Eggen from the LAN Parties Podcast to discuss the Tarsier Studios' puzzle platform horror adventure game Little Nightmares. I'm not normally a fan of horror games but it was a lot of fun getting to explore this little game. Lukas and I discuss the game's themes, mechanics and more. Does this game show the darkness hidden in all of us? Or is it a representation of how the world can wear us down? Listen and find out! Follow Lukas HERE End Song: Tonberry Takeout Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #283: Atari 50 and The Making of Karateka w/ Stephen Frost | 15 Oct 2023 | 01:24:20 | |
Video game history has had a special place in my heart for quite some time. I've done a full episode on the topic with my Captain N co-host Dexter, I include history about all the games I cover in each episode and I interview people who write books on game history. It's a topic that I'm very passionate about. Joining me today on the show is Stephen Frost, who is the head of production at the game developer Digital Eclipse. Digital Eclipse is the studio responsible for the Atari 50 collection and more recently, The Making of Karateka and the Wizardry remake. This company is doing some of the most important work for game preservation and making it accessible to consumers and so I HAD to get someone from the company on the show to talk about it. Stephen was a wonderful guest and we have a great conversation about Digital Eclipse's work, his opinions on the game industry and so much more. Make sure you listen to this episode to learn about all the amazing work Digital Eclipse does! Check out Digital Eclipse's website HERE Follow Stephen on Twitter HERE End Song: Diablo Silly Venture Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading Mini #34: Captain N The Game Master S3 E3-4 | 08 Oct 2023 | 00:55:28 | |
In this month's Captain N episode Dexter and I get to return to Castlevania and Tetris! The two episodes from season 3 that we cover are episodes 3 & 4, Return to Castlevania and Totally Terisized. Learn all about the Simon Belmont Awards, the confusion of names on gravestones and why this Tetris episode scared the crap outta Dexter when he was a kid! End Song: Vampire Killer Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #282: Diablo w/ Shane Koski | 01 Oct 2023 | 02:42:21 | |
FRESH MEAT! This week on the show I am joined by Shane Koski from the Retro Hangover Podcast to discuss the first entry in the iconic Blizzard series Diablo. Shane and I go a little off the rails while somehow staying on topic? We discuss how the game's mechanics were super influential at the time, how the game's loot system is so unique and even we find some time to debate what having fun in a game really means. Check out Retro Hangover HERE End Song: Diablo "Wet Grass Inspired" Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #281: Uncharted Golden Abyss w/ Bill Barber | 24 Sep 2023 | 01:28:09 | |
It's been quite some time since I have covered an Uncharted game. I started a Naughty Dog series a long while ago and went through all the Uncharted games made by Naughty Dog and FINALLY I am rounding out my coverage of the game series with a wonderful discussion on Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Uncharted: Golden Abyss is a Vita title that helped shape more of the Vita than you know and featured a lot of new an unique mechanics because of it being on the Vita. I am joined by Bill Barber from the Gaming & Collecting Podcast and The 3DO Experience to discuss the only portable entry in the Uncharted series. Does the game hold up? Is it worth tracking down a Vita to play? Find out in this episode! End Song: Burnt Sienna Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading Mini #33: Captain N The Game Master S3 E1-2 | 17 Sep 2023 | 01:19:16 | |
The final season of Captain N is HERE! Season 3 is a little different than 1 and 2 for a few reasons, but notably the episodes are only 10 minutes long now! So to compensate for that Dex and I are covering 2 episodes of season 3 for each episode of our ongoing look into the show. Not gonna lie either, these episodes have been the wildest yet... End Song: Born To Rave Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #280: A Guide to Movie Based Video Games with Chris Carton | 10 Sep 2023 | 01:15:45 | |
Licensed games are interesting. Either they are phenomenal adaptations like GoldenEye and Spiderman 2, or they are absolute garbage like Superman 64 or (insert most Simpsons games here). This week on the show I had a chat with author Chris Carton, who has written a book all about games that are based on movie licenses. We talk about his research process, how many games he covers in the book, what movies he wish had games and so much more! Check out his book HERE Find Chris's other books HERE Follow Chris on Twitter HERE End Song: Rainbow Connection Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #366: 1999 - The Year Low Culture Conquered America w/ Ross Benes | 31 Aug 2025 | 01:16:05 | |
A huge part of video game history is context. Context surrounding a game's development, context surrounding a game's release, context of the time and place the game was made during. Context informs how we interpret the past. This week on the show I am joined by author and journalist Ross Benes to talk about his book "1999: The Year Low Culutre Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times." We discuss what about the late 90's has informed so much of our present, how that culture affected the games that came out and how the games themselves were part of that percieved "low culture" at the time. There is so much more in his book worth diving into but I felt like this was a good introduction for ya'll to see what Ross has written. Follow Ross on Twitter! Check out Ross' Website! Check out Ross' Book! Shout-out Song: BLUENOISE! End Song: Micromanagement Failure Get Still Loading Podcast merch! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #279: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater | 03 Sep 2023 | 01:45:00 | |
As with every decade, there are hobbies and activites that propell beyond just a temporary fad. Skateboarding had growing and waning periods of popularity but after the release of a small little game called Tony Hawk's Pro Skater it propelled into the stratosphere. I'm joined this week by Dave from Remember 64 and Jiggy from the YouTube channel Jiggy Lookback to discuss the iconic skateboarding video game. While it may not have been the first skating game it sure as hell set the standard for the genre. End Song: Split & Splat Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #278: Oxenfree 2, Improv, and finding your calm with Elizabeth Saydah | 27 Aug 2023 | 01:09:35 | |
One of my favorite parts of podcasting is getting to meet some of the incredibly talented people that lend their voices to help our favorite characters come to live. Joining me this week on the show is actress, voice over artist and improvisor Elizabeth Saydah. We talk about her performance as Riley in the recently released Oxenfree 2, improv and we even find time to talk about what her favorite smell is. End Song: Star Festival Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #277: Final Fantasy Fantasy Draft 2023 | 20 Aug 2023 | 03:12:13 | |
It's BACK! Last year I released an episode called "Final Fantasy Fantasy Draft" which was a 2.5 hour long episode where 4 guests tried to "draft" their ideal Final Fantasy while competing with each other. It was basically what happens when Final Fantasy and fantasy sports mixed. Luckily, there is no knowledge of fantasy sports required to enjoy this episode! Just tune in and enjoy this celebration of all things Final Fantasy This time there are some new things added/changed! Ther are 4 new guests, a new draft category, new play abilities AND now you the listener will get to vote on who won this year's fantasy draft! Once you finish the episode click on the link below and tell me who you thought won this year's draft! Vote HERE: https://forms.gle/J7vkLE5e3LMmzMdb9 Check out Aidan's book "Fight, Magic, Items" on his website HERE! Check out Sebastian's book "Final Fantasy VI" HERE! Follow Dan on Twitter HERE End Song: Terra's Theme Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading Mini #32: Captain N The Game Master S2 Finale (E13) | 13 Aug 2023 | 01:14:56 | |
It's hard to believe but we have reached the finale of season 2 of the Captain N series. There is only one season (more like half a season) left of the show. Dexter Morrill and I break down episode 13 of season 2, Germ Wars. What is a video virus? Why does Kid Icarus have an arrow for everything and yet nothing? And apparently Kevin is actually the only human on the N team? Even though season 1's finale involved Mega Man becoming a real boy? Find out the answers to all of this and more in this month's Captain N episode! End Song: BLUENOISE! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #276: To the Moon w/ Anthony from the Indie Diarist Podcast | 06 Aug 2023 | 01:35:08 | |
It seems like more and more indie games are causing big waves in the gaming zeitgeist. One of the earlier examples of this is the game being covered in this episode. I am joined by Anthony from the Indie Diarist Podcast to discuss the acclaimed indie game To the Moon. We discuss some of the game's history, its thematic material and how it affected us personally. We discuss the morality explored in this game and how sometimes just one line can really affect you. It was an amazing discussion and I hope you all enjoy it! Check out the Indie Diarist HERE End Song: For River - Piano (Johnny's Version) Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #275: Medal of Honor (1999) | 30 Jul 2023 | 01:49:01 | |
This episode has been a LONG time coming. I am joined by Kade from the Gaming Memories Podcast to talk about one of my personal favorite games, Medal of Honor. The original Medal Of Honor games holds a VERY special place in my heart as it was something my dad and I bonded over and sparked my interest in World War 2 history. Kade and I dive into the game's history, how it changed the FPS genre and much more! Check out Gaming Memories HERE End Song: Terra Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #274: The Wizard (1989) | 23 Jul 2023 | 02:09:37 | |
What episode topic could POSSIBLY follow a full 2.5 hours retrospective on the Famicom? Of course it is a breakdown of basically the first Nintendo movie, The Wizard. I am joined by two wonderful returning guests to discuss this bizarre film. Jared from the Play Along Podcast and returning from last week and Stephan Reese also known as the Art of Nintendo Power. We discuss how carving your name into a tree could be a good business card, the logistics of twinkie truck delivery routes and we argue about who this movie really is for. Donate to the Interactive Art Collection HERE Check out Jared and the rest of the Play Along Podcast crew HERE End Song: Polarity Shift Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #273: The Famicom 40th Anniversary (The Nintendo Entertainment System) | 16 Jul 2023 | 02:21:30 | |
The Famicom, known as the Nintendo Entertainment System over here in North America, is arguably one of the most important systems of all time. Well it turns out this year is the 40th anniversary of the console's launch in Japan so it is WELL overdue for me to cover it here on Still Loading. To help me discuss this legendary system I am joined by Stephan Reese from the non-profit Interactive Art Collection (also known as The Art of Nintendo Power on Twitter), Try from the YouTube channel My Life in Gaming and Dave from the YouTube channel Game Dave. The four of us discuss the history of the system, what it has meant to us all personally and why this system seems to have such staying power in pop culture zeitgeist. Donate to the Interactive Art Collection HERE Check out My Life in Gaming HERE Check out Game Dave HERE End Song: Shy Guy Mai Taii ("Athletic Theme" from Super Mario Bros 2) Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading Mini #31: Captain N The Game Master S2E12 | 09 Jul 2023 | 01:37:46 | |
This month's Captain N is by far one of the STRANGEST episodes of the show so far (and that's saying something...). Dexter and I are joined by our good friend Gabe Swarr. Gabe specifically requested to join us for this episode and I am SO glad he did. This episode may be listed as mini in the title but it is ANYTHING but mini. Join us in this wild journey as we learn about the Captain N treatment of Paperboy. End Song: RushRushRush (Mykah's Turbo Charged Remix) Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #272: 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors w/ Kate Gray | 02 Jul 2023 | 01:25:15 | |
This episode was chosen by my wonderful Patrons! I'm joined by game journalist Kate Gray to discuss the visual novel 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors. We discuss the themes and story of the game in depth while poking a bit of fun at it's writing. I had a wonderful time discussing this game and am very grateful my patrons chose this one. End Song: Bayou Boogie Follow Kate Gray on Twitter and Instagram! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #365: Metroid Prime w/ BritishBondAddict | 24 Aug 2025 | 01:59:29 | |
We delve the depths of Tallon IV on this episode of Still Loading. I'm joined by returning guest to the podcast Chris (aka the British Bond Addict) to talk Metroid Prime. Metroid Prime is a game that has eluded me for a while. I first played it over a decade ago but never got around to beating it even though I made it over 90% through the game. That has been finally corrected and I couldn't be happier I got to experience it.... with a few complaints here and there. Chris and I discuss the music, the world, the story, why he's wrong about the story... I mean we just discuss the story. Anyway. Learn how to morph ball and roll on into this new episode! Follow Chris on Instagram! Shout-out Song: Samus Shuffle End Song: Chozo Legacy Get Still Loading Podcast merch! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #271: Streets of Rage | 25 Jun 2023 | 01:35:35 | |
The time has come FINALLY for me to discuss Sega's iconic beat 'em up franchise Streets of Rage. I'm joined by Chris from Retro Hangover and Coury from My Life in Gaming to discuss the first game in the series. What makes this game stand out from other beat 'em ups? Why is the music so damn good? This was my first time playing this game and I had a lot of fun trying to answer those questions and more on this episode. Find Retro Hangover HERE End Song: Fighting in the Street Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch?
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| Still Loading #270: Sega SG-1000 | 18 Jun 2023 | 01:36:40 | |
I'm a huge fan of niche game history and this week's episode is about as niche as it gets. I'm joined by Bill from the Gaming and Collecting podcast to take a look at Sega's first ever console, the Sega SG-1000. The SG-1000 released the same exact day as Nintendo's Famicom (known as the NES/Nintendo Entertainment System here in the North America). Bill and I talk about the console, it's games and what the system did for Sega moving forward. If you have ever wanted to dive into an obscure corner of game history, this is the episode for you! End Song: Roadside Adventurers ft. halc (Adventure, OutRunners) Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading Mini #30: Captain N The Game Master S2E11 | 11 Jun 2023 | 00:55:46 | |
Jala-Chan returns! I'm joined by Dexter and Jala to discuss episode 11 of season 2 for Captain N the Game Master, I Wish I Was a Wombatman. What started as a bizarre 1-off character in season 1 episode 3 has turned into its own full-length episode. We break down all the zaniness of this episode and talk a disturbingly long time about wombat nipples. End Song: Impending Something (Marble Madness - Stage 2) Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #269: BioShock Infinite w/ Mick Arcade | 04 Jun 2023 | 02:47:15 | |
Rounding out this brief BioSHOOK series is a massive episode on BioShock Infinite with friend of the show Mick Arcade. Infinite is one of the those games that has become polarizing over the years but Mick and I both love it. In replaying the game for this episode I FINALLY understood the story and it was so much fun to discuss. Listen in as Mick and I test out our theories of constants and variables and determine which Elizabeth is the real one. End Song: Botanic Panic (James Landino Remix) Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #268: BioShock w/ Rick Firestone | 28 May 2023 | 02:12:29 | |
Somewhere under the sea there is always a man and there is always a city. This episode kicks off a semi-impromptu series on the show where me and a few guests get BioSHOOK. I'm talking BioShock with Rick Firestone of Pixel Project Radio. Rick and I dive (pun VERY intented) into the world of Rapture, an underwater city away from the prying eyes of the world. We explore BioShock's themes, gameplay and so much more. Would you kindly follow along on our journey through Rapture? Follow Pixel Project Radio on Twitter! End Song: I Think My Dad is a Thief Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| King of Games 1992 | 26 May 2023 | 00:01:33 | |
Which game is the King of games!? This is a little bonus is a trailer for an amazing series I was got to be a part of called King of Games '92, hosted by my good friends Chris and Shane over at Retro Hangover. I've been meaning to share this for some time and have been forgetting to, so here it is! A trailer for the King of Games 1992. Find Retro Hangover HERE | |||
| Still Loading #267: Ian James Corlett | 21 May 2023 | 01:03:26 | |
KAKAROT!!! That's right, this week on the show I got to chat with the original voice of Goku from Dragonball Z, Ian James Corlett. We spoke about how he got started in voice acting, the challenges of being a writer and director on top of voice acting, and we even found some time to chat about James Bond! Check out Ian's website HERE Follow The re:ACTORS on instagram HERE End Song: The Inventor (Dr. Wily) Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading Mini #29: Captain N The Game Master S2E10 | 14 May 2023 | 01:08:23 | |
Captain N has some wild moments in it and in this month's episode it is no different. Dexter and I our joined by Jala-Chan of Jala-Chan's Place to break down season 2 episode 10 of Captain N the Game Master, The Trojan Dragon. This month's episode features such seminal moments such as Simon discovering her needs a safety bucket, eggs that look like buttholes, dragons with manicures and so much more! Find Jala HERE End Song: Hyrule Castle (Courage) Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #266: Secrets of Video Game Consoles w/ Michael Hart | 07 May 2023 | 01:17:22 | |
Video Game history can be such a tough subject to really know where to start with. There is so much out there so how can somone who is interested know where to start? This week I am joined by game developer and author Michael Hart to talk about his recently release book "Secrets of Video Game Consoles" which I personally think is a good starting point to learn about game history. I spoke to Michael about why he wanted to write the book, what challenges he faced in researching it, his gaming memories and much more! Find Michael's Book HERE! Find Michael on YouTube HERE! End Song: Honeylune Ridge Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #265: The Stanley Parable w/ Gerard Eady | 30 Apr 2023 | 01:09:49 | |
This week's episode is a discussion on a shorter game, a game that doesn't end? Or does it? I'm joined by Gerard Eady, who is an accomplished Irish archer and Twitch streamer, to discuss the game The Stanley Parable. This is one of those tangent type of episodes and while we do discuss the game we also get sidetracked a few times and discuss RPGS, which types of games we like to play and we get a peak at Gerard's archery background. End Song: Following Stanley (The Stanley Parable) Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading Mini #50: The Legend of Zelda Carton E8 | 17 Aug 2025 | 00:55:40 | |
More Zelda cartoons can't be a bad thing right? Joining me is my co-host with the mo-host Dexter Morrill to break down the 8th episode of the Zelda cartoon, Doppleganger. We talk about goth Zelda, Link's Kink's, uncomfortable kisses and Bob Ducca's list of bizarre ailments. As usual, what does that actually mean!? You will have to listen and find out! Follow Dexter on social media! Shout-out Song: Fairy Fountain End Song: Kokiri Forest (Ocarina of Time Remix) Get Still Loading Podcast merch! Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! | |||
| Still Loading #264: The Super Mario Bros. Movie w/ Dexter Morrill | 23 Apr 2023 | 01:57:48 | |
What is this!? I'm actually covering something new and contemporary on the show? On this week's episode I'm joined by my Captain N co-host with the mo-host, Dexter Morrill, to discuss the newly released Super Mario Bros. Movie. We keep the conversation spoiler free for about the first hour of the episode and after that we dive into more specifics. What did we think? How did Mario translate to the big screen!? Listen and find out! End Song: New Donk City Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading #263: Dark Age of Camelot w/ Matthew Smith | 16 Apr 2023 | 01:27:38 | |
As the game industry evolves sometimes it's easy to forget the stepping stones of progress. Sometimes a game comes out, does something revolutionary, but no one notices because something bigger comes out just a few years later and overshadows it. On this episode I chatted with Matthew Smith, creator of the YouTube channel Computer Gaming Yesterday. We talk about his recently released documentary on the game "Dark Age of Camelot" and how it is one of the more influential MMORPG's that not a lot of people talk about anymore. This episode touches on a fascinating era of game history that you will not want to miss. Check out Matt's YouTube channel, Computer Gaming Yesterday, HERE! End Song: Launch Base Groove Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||
| Still Loading Mini #28: Captain N The Game Master S2E9 | 09 Apr 2023 | 01:02:30 | |
I'm not gonna beat around the bush. The episode that is covered for this month's Captain N episode is by far our favorite of season 2. Dexter Morrill is back and we have a ton of fun breaking down Captain N season 2 episode 9, Having a Ball. This episode is one of the most wild episode's we've ever seen on the show. Do you wanna see King Hippo and Eggplant Wizard as rockstars? Victorian era aristocrats? Tomatoes dancing with creepy legs? If you answered yes to any of these, this episode is for you. End Song: The Adventure of Link Check out the Bit by Bit Foundation! Support the Podcast! Want to buy some Still Loading merch? | |||