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| Super Show #35 - M64 Launch, Amico Details, Podcast Memories | 26 août 2026 | 02:49:02 | |
Messy M64 Launch, crazy new Amico details, strange news coverage of the Super Mario/Duck Hunt games, #CUPodcast memories, and more! Our partners: | |||
| Super Show #34 - Sony Ending PS5 Discs, Pat Returns to the Flea Market, Xbox Layoffs | 15 juil. 2026 | 02:14:53 | |
Sony announces the end of physical PlayStation games, massive Xbox layoffs, Pat returns to the flea market, another Amico teardown, and more! Our partners: | |||
| Super Show #33 - Intellivision Amico Teardown, Pat's Worst Collecting Experience, Xbox Rebrand | 27 mai 2026 | 01:49:51 | |
A teardown of the Intellivision Amico, Pat's WORST collecting experience, Xbox rebrand, and more! Our partners: | |||
| Super Show #32 - Neo Geo Plus, AVGN Anniversary, Amico CEO Interview | 22 avr. 2026 | 02:05:14 | |
The Neo Geo Plus console, 20th anniversary of AVGN on YouTube, Gaming Historian says goodbye, Intellivision Amico CEO interview, and more! Our partners: FÜM -- use code CUPODCAST to get a free FÜM topper when you order your Journey Pack! | |||
| Super Show #31 - Street Fighter II Turns 35, Pat the NES Punk Update, M64 Promo Update | 20 mars 2026 | 02:02:57 | |
Street Fighter II turns 35, update on the strange M64 promos, Pat the NES Punk update, and more! Our partners: Geologie -- Use code PATTHENESPUNK80 and grab 80% off your 4-piece personalized skincare trial set! FÜM -- use code CUPODCAST to get a free FÜM topper when you order your Journey Pack! | |||
| Super Show #30 - Giant Game Collection Sold, Troubling M64 Update, Xbox Leadership Change | 25 févr. 2026 | 01:59:46 | |
Troubling ModRetro M64 update, Xbox leadership change, giant game collection sold and donated, and more! Prison City -- pre-Order the Retro-style action game on Physical! | |||
| Super Show #29 - $71,000 Super Mario Sale, Amico New Year Update, He-Man Movie Trailer | 28 janv. 2026 | 02:08:43 | |
$71,000 Super Mario Bros. sale, Amico New Year update, He-Man movie trailer, AI struggles, and more! Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #28 - Analogue 3D, Steam Machine, Sealed Game Turmoil | 10 déc. 2025 | 02:10:15 | |
Thoughts on the Analogue 3D, Steam Machine announcement, sealed game market in turmoil, and more! Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #27 - Vectrex Mini, Pat Holds Amico Controller, Intellivision Sprint | 12 nov. 2025 | 01:46:06 | |
Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, Intellivision Sprint announced, Pat holds an Intellivision Amico controller, Xbox Game Pass price increases, and much more! Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #26 - Wata Games Dead, Intellivision Amico on eBay, EA sold to Saudi Arabia | 01 oct. 2025 | 01:39:32 | |
Wata Games is dead, Saudi Arabia buying EA, Intellivision Amico sold on eBay, the Virtual Boy returns, and much more! Check out our sponsors: Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Remembering Billy | 01 oct. 2025 | 00:19:01 | |
Pat and Ian share some thoughts and memories of Billy Hudson. | |||
| Super Show #25 - Roblox Controversy, Collectors Ruining Game Collecting | 20 août 2025 | 01:41:50 | |
Huge Roblox controversy, collectors ruining game collecting, Pac-Man Atari 2600+ console, and more! Check out our sponsors: Titan Mattress -- save 30% with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #24 - Xbox Game Pass Failure, Amico Developer Speaks Out, Game Seller Hates Us | 09 juil. 2025 | 01:50:14 | |
Xbox Game Pass a failure, Amico developer speaks out, #CUPodcast listener hassled by a game seller, and more! Check out our sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #23 - Switch 2 Out, Amico Games on Switch, Xbox Handheld | 11 juin 2025 | 01:46:54 | |
Switch 2 hits shelves, Amico games coming to Steam and Switch, Xbox handheld announced, Pac-Man donuts, and more! Check out our sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #22 - Xbox Price Increases, Stuff Pat Forgot He Had, Ubisoft Says We Don't Own Games | 07 mai 2025 | 01:52:43 | |
Microsoft raises Xbox prices, retro gaming stuff Pat forgot he had, Ubisoft says we do not own games we buy, and more! Check out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #21 - Switch 2 Analysis, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer Returns | 09 avr. 2025 | 01:49:51 | |
Switch 2 discussion and price analysis, a second Nintendo Playstation prototype found, a Scumbag Seller of the Week, Midwest Gaming Classic, Game Informer back, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #20 - Pat Pricing Retro Games, Xbox AI Garbage, Elon Gamer Fraud | 05 mars 2025 | 01:36:26 | |
Pat discusses the journey of pricing out retro games, Xbox AI garbage announced, Elon Musk being exposed as a gaming fraud, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #19 - Switch 2 Reveal, The Real Game Awards Controversy | 31 janv. 2025 | 02:01:49 | |
Nintendo reveals the Switch 2 console, The Real Game Awards controversy, new Atari handheld, and more! Support us by checking out our sponsors: Mando Deodorant - Go to ShopMando.com and use code CUPODCAST to save $5 off the Starter Pack! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #18 - Intellivision Amico End-Of-Year Update, Supersega Console Scam Continues | 11 déc. 2024 | 01:25:48 | |
Sony may produce a new handheld, the Supersega console scam continues, an Intellivision Amico end-of-year update, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone! | |||
| Super Show #17 - Super Sega Console Scam, Polymega Collection Games, PS5 Pro Launch | 20 nov. 2024 | 01:33:40 | |
The Super Sega console scam, PS5 Pro launches, Polymega game collections, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. TUSHY Bidet -- It's the gift that benefits everyone!
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| Super Show #16 - Analogue 3D Console, New N64 Book, Nintendo Alarmo | 25 oct. 2024 | 01:40:22 | |
Analogue 3D console details, new N64 book released, Nintendo Alarmo, Lunchly is moldy, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.
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| Super Show #15 - Sony's Concord Disaster, GameStop Retro Stores, Nex Playground | 18 sept. 2024 | 01:24:54 | |
PS5 Pro announced for $700, GameStop Retro stores, Sony's Concord game launch disaster, Nex Playground overview, and more! The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout.
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| Super Show #14 - Game Informer Shut Down, Atari 7800+, NWC Gold Sold | 21 août 2024 | 01:51:16 | |
A Nintendo World Championships Gold is sold, GameStop shuts down Game Informer, Atari 7800+ announced, and more! Sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. Turtle Beach - Save 10% off gaming accessories with code CUPODCAST at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #13 - Rare Games on Netflix, Xbox 360 Market, Atari 50 Expanded Edition | 19 juil. 2024 | 01:59:04 | |
Rare video games on a Netflix show, the Xbox 360 market may be on the rise, Atari 50 Expanded Edition, aluminum Analogue Pocket, and more! Sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #12 - Nintendo Direct, Nintendo Stops NWC Kickstarter, ModRetro Chromatic | 19 juin 2024 | 01:32:07 | |
Nintendo Direct highlights, ModRetro Chromatic handheld announced, Nintendo shuts down NWC Kickstarter, and more! Sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #11 - Atari Buys Intellivision, Nintendo World Championships on Switch | 24 mai 2024 | 02:16:50 | |
Atari buys Intellivision, Nintendo World Championships Switch game announced, Q-tipgate, Slurpee Tetris, and more! Sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout.
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| Super Show #10 - Games We Regretted Buying, New Retro Game Bubble | 24 avr. 2024 | 01:48:26 | |
The games we regretted buying in the 80s and 90s, Sony patents "auto-play" for games, a new sealed retro game bubble may be forming, and more! Sponsors: The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #9 - Sealed Games Continue to Crash, Things to Know Before Collecting Games | 12 mars 2024 | 01:31:40 | |
Sealed games continue to plummet in value, more game industry layoffs, six things you should know before collecting retro games, and more. Sponsors: Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #8 - Sham $100K Super Mario Sale, Intellivision Amico Valentine's Update | 21 févr. 2024 | 01:48:39 | |
$100,000 Super Mario Bros. sale from 2019 looks like a sham, Valentine's Day Intellivision Amico message, Madame Web a disaster, and more! Sponsors: Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST The Perfect Jean -- Save 15% with code CUPODCAST15 at checkout. | |||
| Super Show #7 - Kid Beats Tetris, Intellivision Amico Roadmap | 24 janv. 2024 | 01:47:18 | |
A kid beats Tetris, Intellivision Amico "roadmap" revealed, the decline of physical media and collecting, Switch sequel details, and more! Sponsors: Hello Tushy - Save 10% sitewide on Tushy bidets and bathroom products with code CUPODCAST | |||
| Super Show #6 - Analogue Duo, Intellivision Amico Home, E3 Dead | 13 déc. 2023 | 01:49:03 | |
A review of the Analogue Duo, Intellivision Amico Home is a mess, E3 is dead, The Game Awards disappoints, and more! | |||
| Super Show #5 - Sealed Games Crash Update, MCU in Trouble, Atari Buys Digital Eclipse | 19 nov. 2023 | 01:34:44 | |
An update on the sealed game market crash, the MCU may be in trouble, Zelda movie announced, Atari acquires Digital Eclipse, and lots more! Sponsors: Get 95% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST | |||
| Special #3 - Wata Lawsuit Update, Shark! Shark! Review, Analogue N64 (Live from PRGE) | 20 oct. 2023 | 01:07:33 | |
A review of the Intellivision Amico "exclusive" Shark! Shark! and an update on the Wata class-action lawsuit -- recorded live at Portland Retro Gaming Expo. Plus, a bonus segment on the announcement of the Analogue N64 FPGA console! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear
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| Super Show #4 - Atari 2600+, Starfield, Vaulting Games | 06 sept. 2023 | 01:39:39 | |
The Atari 2600+ is debated, Starfield reviews are in, vaulting collectibles is discussed, Super Mario Bros. Wonder thoughts, and more! Sponsors: Get 95% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear | |||
| Special #2 - Live at Long Island Retro Gaming Expo | 17 août 2023 | 01:01:24 | |
Rumors of the Nintendo Switch successor gain steam, a new scumbag seller offers "polished" NES boxes, and an audience Q&A - recorded LIVE at Long Island Retro Gaming Expo! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST | |||
| Super Show #3 - Super Rare NES Game Sold, 87% of Games No Longer Available | 30 juil. 2023 | 01:51:57 | |
Study reveals 87% of video games are no longer for sale, super rare NES game sold and other auction results, Limited Run Games releases announced, Switch saves a girl's life, and lots more! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST | |||
| Super Show #2 - Crazy Intellivision Amico Update, Analogue Duo, Atari Buys 100 Games | 05 juin 2023 | 02:00:55 | |
A crazy Intellivision Amico update from the CEO and games sold off, Analogue Duo pre-orders open, Zapper used in a robbery, Atari buys rights to over 100 games, and more! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST | |||
| Super Show #1 - Super Mario Bros. Movie Review, E3 Canceled, Atari Investing | 15 avr. 2023 | 02:08:22 | |
Pat and Ian discuss the Super Mario Bros. Movie, E3 gets canceled, an Atari investment opportunity, Pat waxes poetic about the G.I. Joe cartoon, and more! Sponsors: Into the AM - Use code CONTRI to save 10% on comfortable shirts and gear Get 90% off RexMD and only pay $2 per dosage with our exclusive link https://rexmd.com/CUPODCAST | |||
| Special #1 - Tommy Tallarico 51-Minute Rant Response to Pat and Ian | 06 avr. 2023 | 01:46:54 | |
Pat and Ian finally respond to Intellivision CEO Tommy Tallarico's 51-minute rant directed at them from 2019.
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| 350 - Wata Lawsuit Update and CGC Goes After Wata, Nintendo Direct, Intellivision President Tommy Tallarico Responds to Lawsuit | 22 févr. 2023 | 02:35:13 | |
Intellivision President Tommy Tallarico responds to lawsuit against him, Nintendo Direct recap, Wata lawsuit update and sealed games appear on Antiques Roadshow, Petty Pat returns, a special message from Pat and Ian for the 350th episode, and more in this giant-sized episode! Check out our sponsors: | |||
| 349 - Game Collecting Documentary Review, Pat's Face Appears in Nintendo Book, Important Moments in Game Collecting History | 08 févr. 2023 | 01:54:02 | |
A review of the Rarity game collecting documentary, important moments in game collecting history, Pat's face appears in a rival's Nintendo book (?!), and much more! Check out our sponsors: | |||
| 348 - Intellivision Amico Shills React, Pokemon Yellow Destroyed by Customs, DKOldies Controversy | 25 janv. 2023 | 01:43:04 | |
Intellivision Amico shills react to the NES Punk Christmas video, Wata responds to grading counterfeit game, sealed Pokemon Yellow destroyed by customs, DKOldies controversy, and more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST | |||
| 347 - Intellivision President Sued, Wata Grades Counterfeit Game, Atari VCS Discontinued | 11 janv. 2023 | 01:49:15 | |
Intellivision president Tommy Tallarico sued over office furniture, Wata grades counterfeit game, Atari VCS discontinued, Epic Games delists Unreal games, and much more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST | |||
| The Best of the #CUPodcast - Volume Two | 27 déc. 2022 | 02:33:00 | |
Rude game store customers, part two of Ian's stalker story, the Intellivision Amico "apology," Pat's ghost stories, Atari partners with Denny's, the "Collectionist," and much more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST | |||
| 346 - Game Collecting Mistakes, Disappointing Christmas Video Games, GameStop Still in Trouble | 14 déc. 2022 | 02:00:31 | |
Disappointing Christmas game presents, game collecting mistakes we have made, DCEU in shambles, GameStop's troubling earnings report, and much more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST | |||
| 345 - Smash Bros. Tournament Drama, Overrated and Underrated Game Controllers, Movie Trailer Roundup | 07 déc. 2022 | 01:38:01 | |
Overrated and underrated game controllers, the Smash Bros. tournament drama from the past week, a look at new movie trailers, including Super Mario Bros. and Cocaine Bear, and much more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST | |||
| 344 - Digital Games Taking Over, Fire-Damaged TurboGrafx Games, Best Expo Deal | 30 nov. 2022 | 01:50:08 | |
Analysts think digital games are taking over, an interesting lot of fire-damaged TurboGrafx-16 games, what company deserves the Atari 50 Anniversary Celebration treatment, and more! Nord VPN - Save 73% on internet privacy & protection using code CUPODCAST | |||
| 343 - Sonic Creator Arrested, Tommy Tallarico Lies Exposed, Value of Next-Gen Physical Games | 23 nov. 2022 | 01:38:33 | |
The many lies of Tommy Tallarico exposed in a huge video, the creator of Sonic arrested, the value of next-gen physical games, "new" NWC cart discovered, and much more! Check out our sponsors: | |||
| 342 - Atari 50 Anniversary Celebration, Wii U Turns 10, Mario Middle Finger Tweet | 16 nov. 2022 | 02:01:51 | |
A review of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, looking back at the Wii U at ten years old, Mario controversial middle finger tweet, Wakanda Forever review, and much more with special guest host Alex Faciane! Check out our sponsors: | |||
| 341 - Sealed Game Prices Continue to Crash, PC Engine Turns 35, Twitter a Mess | 09 nov. 2022 | 01:43:15 | |
The PC Engine turns 35, sealed game prices continue to crash, Twitter is a mess, standard vs. daylight savings time, and more! Check out our sponsors: | |||