2 Dudes and a NES: A Nintendo Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Kiwi Kraze – Flightless Birds, Big Adventures!

Grab your boomerangs and join us as we waddle into the wild world of Kiwi Kraze! This week, the Dudes take flight (well… sort of) with New Zealand’s bravest bird in a quirky quest to rescue friends and dodge danger. From hungry cats to sinister sea creatures, we’ll break down the gameplay, music, and memories that make this hidden gem worth revisiting.

Did this feathered hero fly under your radar, or is Kiwi Kraze a nostalgic classic in your nest? Tune in for retro-fitted trophies, fun facts, and our official rating—plus, find out if this kiwi’s adventure still holds up today!

This week on 2 Dudes and a NES, we're strapping on our golf gloves and, disappointingly, leaving our boxing gloves at home for "Lee Trevino's Fighting Golf." Yes, you heard it right – despite what the title might suggest, the only hooks and jabs happening here are against our egos when we miss that easy putt. Join us as we share oddly peaceful trivia, and wonder aloud why Lee Trevino isn't throwing uppercuts. We'll invent some "Retro-Fitted Trophies" that Lee himself would chuckle at, and rate the game on everything but its combat system.

Michael and Justin dig into the notoriously difficult Starship Hector. The dudes aren't exactly expert gamers, so be prepared for a lot of tangents on this one as they may not have made it deep into the game.

It's the Nintendo Switch episode! Not really, but we were so excited to talk about it that it took over our Shadowgate episode. Don't worry, we talk about Shadowgate too. But where is Justin?

The Dudes are joined this week by none other than Honorary Dude @8BitFirst (Mike). They talk about the classic knockoff Code Name Viper!

The Olympics were on weeks ago, so the Dudes decided there is no better time than now to do an olympic themed podcast. Well, three or four weeks ago might have been better, but you get it now!

Michael and Justin are joined this episode by the sultry sounds of Honorary Dude Joe Kopel as they discuss the unique NES game... Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode!

It's back to Dimension X as the Dudes join up with Turtle Flakes to talk more TMNT. This time it's TMNT II: The Arcade Game!

Thanks for the wonderful Patreon Pick from Mandy... Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers! You'd think it would be the perfect game for Michael and Justin to role play, but alas; it doesn't happen. There is plenty of game talk and tangents to enjoy however.

The Dudes are joined by special guest Matt Raithel of Hive Jump to talk about some Rambo!