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| Air Twister and the Erdtree-mian Rhapsody | 16 Jul 2024 | 01:25:51 | |
Join us for this episode where Simon, Nuno, and Brian discuss Air Twister, the Space Harrier-influenced continuation of Yu Suzuki's arcade-era legacy (discussion starts around the ~44 min mark) along with its majestic prog-rock soundtrack by Valensia.
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| Lara Croft: Infinite Wealth | 14 Jun 2024 | 01:28:26 | |
Join the Titancrew as they dive into random gaming things. In this episode, Nuno spelunks the depths of the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered trilogy while Brian gets lost in the Hawaiian vibes of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. | |||
| HotD Takes: The House of the Dead Remake and the Lands Between | 19 May 2022 | 01:27:52 | |
In this episode, the TitanCast crew relives their trip through The House of the Dead Remake, as well as the broader evolution of light gun games. Along they way, Nuno and Brian recount their journeys in Elden Ring, while Camron discovers the joys of using modern gamepads and arcade sticks on classic Sega hardware. | |||
| Ramblings, Exhumed | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:21:34 | |
In this one, the TitanCast crew dives into PowerSlave: Exhumed, Nightdive Studios' excellent remaster of Lobotomy's classic, first-person Egyptian-themed Metroid Prime prequel. Before that, we ramble about the eShop, Wii U, Spyro the Dragon, Sonic Adventure, and reassessing how we connect with video games in general. | |||
| The Saturn Junkyard's 15th BirthdayCast!! | 21 Dec 2021 | 01:21:33 | |
The Saturn Junkyard is 15 years old, apparently. Holy crap! Where did the time go? | |||
| The KeioCast: This one is about Keio Flying Squadron 2 | 22 Oct 2021 | 01:39:01 | |
In this this one, Lewis Cox from the Dreamcast Junkyard joins the TitanCast crew (Brian, Nuno, Simon, and Camron) to chat about a lot of random games, including a few of our Halloween favorites and (of course) Keio Flying Squadron 2. Join us as we hop into this bizarre, one-of-a-kind Saturn platformer! | |||
| DecAthlete/Athlete Kings: How We Track & Failed at Pole Vaulting | 21 Jul 2021 | 01:22:38 | |
In this very special episode of the TitanCast, our international podcast team (including Simon from the UK, Nuno from Portugal, Camron from Canada, and Brian from the USA) dives into the spirit of the Olympic Games with the Saturn's summer spectacle, DecAthlete! Join us as we celebrate DecAthlete and all its glorious button mashing, state-sponsored doping, and absurd pole vaulting fails. | |||
| Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Hoedown | 05 Jul 2021 | 01:08:59 | |
The gang (Simon, Nuno, Camron, and Brian) have been playing a bit of Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown lately so we chat about it and reminisce about AM2's iconic 3D fighting series. In this one, we also talk about Hotshot Racing, Dragon Age II, Hi Score Girl, Casper, Star Wars Episode 1: Racer (and futuristic racers in general), Ooblets, and Lake. | |||
| Stupid Birds & Blank Spines: All About Astal | 10 May 2021 | 01:20:03 | |
Join hosts Simon, Nuno, Camron, Brian, and our guest Peter Malak (from Sega Saturn Shiro!) as we dive fully into Sega's renowned 2D platformer, Astal. In this one, we chat all about various facets of Astal, including its unique mechanics and aesthetics, the likely evolution of its appeal, and ponder what hypothetical future sequels could have been like. | |||
| Coffee Talk ft. Duke Nukem & Sonic the Edgelord | 29 Mar 2021 | 01:13:21 | |
Join us (Simon, Nuno, Camron, and Brian) as we shake off the rust and catch up on our recent/random Sega Saturn and gaming misadventures. In this episode, we chat about Exhumed/Powerslave, Wing Arms, Sky Target, Duke Nukem, and other Saturn stuff, plus Mass Effect: Andromeda, StarLancer, old Sonic the Hedgehog cartoons, the Tim Horton's coffee empire, and some good ol’ complaining about Saturn game prices. | |||
| Yakuza: Like a Dragoncast w/ Kinsey Burke & KC RadioMan | 02 Mar 2021 | 02:28:51 | |
Join us for a monumental celebration of SEGA and RGG Studio's Yakuza: Like a Dragon (a.k.a. YakLAD)! In this mega episode, Brian and Camron are joined by special guests KC (host of The SEGA Lounge on Radio SEGA) and Kinsey (YouTuber and Producer at Chuhai Labs) for a lively deep dive into the inaugural adventure of Ichiban Kasuga and friends. | |||
| Autumnal Gaming Grab Bag | 06 Oct 2020 | 00:57:43 | |
After a long summer break, Simon and Brian return to shoot the shit about all the random games they've been enjoying over the Fall season. Join us as we wax enthusiastic over the following games... | |||
| Surviving Another Spooky Saturn Season | 29 Oct 2023 | 01:14:07 | |
Join the TitanCast crew as we wander the haunted halls of the Sega Saturn's library. In this episode, we get into the Halloween spirit with Deep Fear, Lunacy/Torico, the DarkStalkers series, Alien Trilogy, and many more. | |||
| Panzer Dragoon and a Legacy Remade | 06 Apr 2020 | 01:50:51 | |
Greetings, Junkies! | |||
| Secluded with SEGA! | 25 Mar 2020 | 01:22:17 | |
Greetings Junkies! | |||
| The 20th Dreamcastiversary Celebration! | 08 Sep 2019 | 01:33:32 | |
In this very special episode, the Titancrew embraces its Dreamcast energy as it reflects on the Sega Saturn's successor, On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the Dreamcast's 9.9.99 launch day in North America, we delve into its shared lineage with the Saturn and how the Dreamcast forged its own distinct path to become the immensely unique, innovative, and endearing platform we know and love today. | |||
| In Hog Heaven with Manx TT, Hang-On GP & Road Rash | 24 Jun 2019 | 01:13:29 | |
This TitanCast episode is all about motorcycle racing games on the Sega Saturn! | |||
| The E3 Afterparty Ft. Ryo-bot & the Panzer Dragoon Reeves-make | 15 Jun 2019 | 01:11:04 | |
We're hot on the heels of E3 and this hype train ain't slowing down! | |||
| Welcome to the SEGA Mega Hype Machine!! | 10 Jun 2019 | 01:46:45 | |
'Tis the season for gaming hype and the TitanCrew is drunk as a skunk on the Sega hype juice! Join Simon, Nuno, Sam, and Brian as they unpack a mountain of killer retro/Sega/Saturn announcements and developments all in a single podcast. | |||
| Exhuming Powerslave | 30 May 2019 | 01:03:35 | |
Join Sam, Simon, Nuno, and Ultron as they dig into Lobotomy Software's first person shooter classic, Powerslave, a.k.a. Exhumed, a.k.a. Seireki 1999. It's an hour-long discussion of the game, its design, its innovations, its influences, its quirks, and...anubi? anubises? Whatever the plural of anubis is. Enjoy! | |||
| The Future of Sega Saturn Remakes | 22 Jan 2019 | 00:58:59 | |
The Saturn lives on! | |||
| Shiro & TitanCast 2019 Special: The Year of the Saturn | 21 Jan 2019 | 01:25:40 | |
"Welcome, to the Cast of the millennium!" | |||
| Junkyard Community Ramblings | 01 Dec 2018 | 00:56:57 | |
It's been a year since we started the SJY Facebook community and this podcast. We figured we'd take this opportunity to reflect on the Junkyard community, its culture, and everything that makes it special. | |||
| Video Game Journalism & Knuckles with Faith Johnson | 13 Jun 2023 | 01:44:33 | |
In this very special episode, Faith Johnson (a.k.a. Retro Faith) joins Simon and Brian to discuss her evolving passion for all things Sonic (and Sonic Team), Sega, and game collecting. At the heart of the discussion, she details her experiences building a career in games journalism while sharing some of the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. | |||
| Caspervania and the Halloween Horrorcast | 18 Oct 2018 | 01:00:41 | |
The time is nigh for a special Halloween episode of the Saturn Junkyard's TitanCast! In this spooky episode, Nuno, Simon, Sam, and Brian share their experiences with some of the Saturn's spookiest (and not so spooky) Halloween hits. Join us as we chat Resident Evil, Deep Fear, D, Alien Trilogy, Casper, and more! | |||
| Nintendisney Pirate Radio | 05 Oct 2018 | 01:32:59 | |
In this episode, the Titancrew discusses piracy and the importance of striking the balance between protecting creative intellectual property and the need to preserve gaming's history, particularly in light of the recent shutdown of various ROM sites around the web. We tackle various questions including: - How long should IP rights last for video games? - Who/What is the Robin Hood of video games? - Is Nintendo the Disney of video games? What does that make Sega? - Is retro game piracy bad? - But is it really *that* bad? | |||
| SEGAMANIA! All Things Sega in 2018! | 07 Sep 2018 | 01:39:35 | |
In this episode, we step back from the nostalgia and chat about the surprisingly rich slate of recent and upcoming titles from our favorite game maker in 2018! Simon is out, unfortunately, but Sam, Nuno, and Brian are joined by Mike Phelan from the Dreamcast Junkyard's DreamPod and Patrick Traynor from the Sega Saturn Shiro podcast. Dive in with us and revel in this current renaiSEGAsance we're living in! Discussed in this episode: Shenmue I & II HD, Yakuza Kiwami 2 and the series at large, Team Sonic Racing, Sonic R, Streets of Rage 4, Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise, and more | |||
| Let's Get A Combo-Breaker! | 08 Aug 2018 | 01:18:43 | |
After a pretty lengthy hiatus, the TitanCast crew is back, and ready to throw down! Join us as we discuss a litany of fighters, both 2D and 3D, on our beloved Sega Saturn. From what they brought to the genre, to our personal taste, this is sure to be a cast that draws a few eyebrows and sparks a decent debate. Also, The SSG straight pulled a card out of the witness protection program, so voice modulators at the ready! | |||
| This RPG Train Never Ends | 20 Jun 2018 | 01:18:38 | |
Join in on one insane ride, as the TitanCast Crew is joined by a new visitor and "TRIES" to discuss RPG's on our beloved Saturn. Will things go off without a hitch? HA... no. | |||
| Game Over, YEAH! A Sega Rally Retrospective | 08 May 2018 | 01:07:04 | |
Join in for a speeding discussion on one of SEGA's all time classics, Sega Rally! In honor of our brother Nuno's, in depth video of the history and alterations the classic would receive, we felt it quite fitting to dedicate an entire hour to it. So slap in that 5-point harness, rev up, and let's make it to the next checkpoint or it's GAME OVER... YEAH!! | |||
| Junkyard Ranblimgs | 18 Apr 2018 | 01:06:25 | |
No topics, just news, and the ramblings that they lead to. Take a listen to the raw thoughts of the TitanCast crew as it pertains to Shenmue HD, the gaming community, and retro gaming as a hole. You never know how deep the rabbit hole goes until you take the leap. | |||
| A Bridge To Dreamcast | 03 Apr 2018 | 01:18:24 | |
The TitanCast crew take a trip back down memory lane and discuss the bridge between the Saturn and Dreamcast. They discuss series that span both consoles, as well as games that should have been Dreamcast launch games but were launched at the tail end of the Saturn's life cycle. PLUS, they discuss the greatest game of all time, and its Saturn roots. | |||
| Bullets From Hell | 21 Mar 2018 | 01:15:12 | |
Bullets everywhere, a screen full of sprites, credits running low. That's right it's time for some shoot em ups! Join the TitanCast crew as they discuss their top two shmups for the Sega Saturn, the intricacies of these titles, and some of the nuances of shmup game-play and design. Don't forget to give us a sub and rating if you enjoyed this episode, and check out our past episodes if you're new to the cast. | |||
| We Need Backups! | 07 Mar 2018 | 01:06:04 | |
Strap in for a not so normal episode of TitanCast! Have you ever debated the idea of a backup or repro? Ever wondered what the moral ramifications of such media present? Well that's exactly what the Junkyard crew is here for! Take a listen to the backroom thoughts of the TitanCast crew, and gauge for yourself what you believe. Feel free to contact us through of FB Page or the Junkyard's email, thesaturnjunkyard@gmail.com If you want to be more involved with the Junkyard or are interested in our other media, you can find us at the following sites. Blogspot: http://www.thesaturnjunkyard.com/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/thesaturnjunkyard/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaturnJunkyard/ | |||
| The Phantastic Sagas of PSVR2 and PSO2 | 10 Mar 2023 | 02:21:25 | |
In this episode, join Camron and Brian as they recount their ongoing sagas with PSO2: New Genesis and PlayStation VR2. To start, Camron dives right into the current state of PSO2: New Genesis before taking a step back to discuss how newcomers (or old PSO fans) might approach the game today, followed by some Panzer Dragoon Saga and Like a Dragon/Yakuza 7 discourse. In the episode's second half (starting at 1:04:30), Brian gives a detailed rundown of his early experiences with the PlayStation VR2 and impressions of how the hardware and its launch games deliver compared to the original PSVR, with several detours along the way. | |||
| Memories Of Saturn | 21 Feb 2018 | 01:03:28 | |
In this episode of TitanCast we get a chance to sit down with the creator of the Saturn Memories YouTube Channel. We discuss his experiences with the Saturn, past and present, what got the channel started, amongst a host of other things. If you like our content, give us a rating on ITunes and Google Play, and while you’re at it, check out our YouTube Channel for all our video content at https://www.youtube.com/thesaturnjunkyard/ | |||
| Burning For Burning Rangers | 31 Jan 2018 | 01:46:02 | |
In this week's episode we go full blown book club, or game club if you will. With all the humbug over Sonic Team's classic over at the Yard, Brian figured it suiting for us to dissect and discuss what made and continues to make this game so great. Tune in and hear what all the fuss is about yourself! Contributors: The SSG - Samuel The VirtuaSchlub - Brian Father K - Simon NebachadnezzaR - Nuno | |||
| Budget Buying Guide Part Two | 16 Jan 2018 | 00:51:59 | |
In this episode of TitanCast we go over each of our "Building A Saturn Library On A Budget" list. The team was tasked to find seven titles, all under $200, that would make a decent beginners library. This is part two, the remaining four of our seven of our titles. | |||
| Sega Saturn New Year's MegaCast | 03 Jan 2018 | 01:56:20 | |
Happy New Year to all of you out there! In this episode the team members of both The Saturn Junkyard's TitanCast, and Sega Saturn, Shiro! Podcast sit down, break bread, and talk about the Past, Present, and Future of our beloved Sega Saturn. | |||
| Budget Buying Guide Part One | 20 Dec 2017 | 00:55:35 | |
In this episode of TitanCast we go over each of our "Building A Saturn Library On A Budget" list. The team was tasked to find seven titles, all under $200, that would make a decent beginners library. This is part one, three of our seven of our titles. Stay tuned for part two in a few weeks. | |||
| The Return Of An Old Friend | 06 Dec 2017 | 00:30:29 | |
In this episode of TitanCast, I sit down with one of the original members of the Junkyard's creative team. We discuss his beginnings with the Saturn, how it fell from favor, the rise and fall of the Junkyard, and his re-entry to The Saturn Junkyard 2.0. Ladies and Gentlemen, let me reintroduce you to Nuno, the one and only NebachadnezzaR. Contributors: The Southern Sega Gentleman: Samuel NebachadnezzaR: Nuno | |||
| Getting Started With The Saturn | 01 Dec 2017 | 00:41:52 | |
In this episode of TitanCast, me and Brian discuss getting started with the SEGA Saturn. From some basic background info on the system's hardware, to video inputs, and even peripherals. If you want to look at both full articles mentioned in the cast, you can find them in the links below at the Junkyard's home site. https://thesaturnjunkyard.blogspot.co... https://thesaturnjunkyard.blogspot.co... If you'd like to hear more from the TitanCast, hit that like button, subscribe, and drop us a comment. Most important, keep coming back for more. Contributors: The Southern Sega Gentleman: Samuel The Vitua Schlub: Brian | |||
| Introductions | 01 Dec 2017 | 00:40:01 | |
For the first time in the history of the Junkyard, mountains have been moved! By that, we mean that three of us got together and recorded a podcast. In this first, we discuss what brought us to our beloved Saturn, how it fell from favor, and eventually how the beast has returned. What impact has the Saturn had on the three of us, and what scale of an impact will this renewed interest in her bring to the Saturn retro community? If you'd like to hear more from the TitanCast, hit that like button, subscribe, and drop us a comment. Most important, keep coming back for more. Contributors: Fatherkrishna: Simon The Southern Sega Gentleman: Samuel The Vitua Schlub: Brian | |||
| The Junkyard's New-ish Year Roundtable 2023 | 21 Feb 2023 | 01:17:51 | |
In their first episode of 2023, the TitanCrew is joined by Jon Lee (Saturn and Dreamcast Junkyard community manager) and Lewis Cox (writer and podcast producer for the Dreamcast Junkyard) for a smorgasbord of gaming goodness. Join us as we chat about our favorite games and gaming excursions of 2022 and then look ahead to our gaming-related resolutions for 2023. | |||
| I'm Dreaming of a NiGHTS Christmas... | 23 Dec 2022 | 01:54:26 | |
The TitanCrew wishes you a very nightmaren Christmas! | |||
| Lost in Caspervania! | 23 Oct 2022 | 01:33:26 | |
The Halloween festivities continue as the TitanCast crew haunts Simon's spooky seasonal favorite, Casper! Join us as we get lost in Whipstaff manor and discuss why players shouldn't sleep on this exploration puzzle game. | |||
| Kenji Eno's Legendary D with Derek Alexander from Stop Skeletons From Fighting | 11 Oct 2022 | 01:32:08 | |
Greetings Junkies! | |||
| Saturn Fighter Alpha Mix 2: Wolverine vs. Junior Mints Edition | 11 Jul 2022 | 01:54:44 | |
In this pugilism-packed episode, a full-house crew convenes to wax on (/wax off) about some of our favorite fighting games on the Sega Saturn and beyond. Join TitanCast hosts Brian, Camron, Nuno, and (eventually) Simon with special guests Patrick (Sega Saturn Shiro!) and Tom (SJY on Twitch) as we tackle a battle royale of topics!
Links: Nuno (SJY YouTube channel) | |||
| The Saroo State of the AAA Games Industry | 26 Oct 2024 | 01:36:51 | |
Join Cameron, Nuno, and Brian for another meandering chat about video games. First, Nuno regales a detailed account of his experiences with the Saroo flash cart for the Sega Saturn. At around the ~35 minute mark, Camron also shares his thoughts on various games he's been playing and what makes games/consoles a good "value" or not. Eventually, the conversation devolves into a rant session about the PS5 Pro, AAA stagnancy, and various challenges plaguing the games industry, and even some glimmers of hope, perhaps? | |||