Explore every episode of the podcast Genesis Gems Retro Gaming Podcast
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| Episode 97 (Dragon's Fury) | 05 Feb 2025 | 02:41:51 | |
Nick and Aaron are back to play some Sega Style Pinball as they cover Dragon's Fury on the Sega Genesis! "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial | |||
| Episode 96 (Decap Attack) | 16 Dec 2024 | 02:12:53 | |
Nick and Aaron are finally back to cover another Sega Genesis game. In this episode, they try to keep their heads attached as they cover Decap Attack! "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial | |||
| Episode 88 (Sonic 3D Blast) | 29 Apr 2021 | 02:29:27 | |
Nick and Aaron are joined by Sean (NZ17) where they enter the Isometric...errr...3D world of Sonic 3D Blast! Plenty of Chili Dogs and dad jokes to go around in this one! "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial | |||
| Episode 4 (WWF Super WrestleMania) | 12 Jun 2014 | 00:31:40 | |
In Episode 4, The Ultimate Warrior, Bret Hart, and Ric Flair discuss whether or not WWF Super WrestleMania is a gem or a game that should be put in the figure-four.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial.
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| Episode 3 (Rambo III) | 10 Jun 2014 | 00:22:56 | |
In Episode 3, Nick, Rob, and Derek tie their red head bands, rescue secret agents, and take on an enemy tank! ...They discuss Rambo 3 for the Sega Genesis too.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" Performed by Daniel Tidwell (http://www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial)
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| Episode 2 (Road Rash) | 10 Jun 2014 | 00:28:49 | |
In Episode 2, Barf Bag, Rude Rob, and Player A discuss all things Road Rash and determine if the game holds up after all these years. Get ready to rock and rash!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 1 (Altered Beast) | 08 Jun 2014 | 00:21:29 | |
In this episode, Rob, Nick and Derek discuss their earliest Sega Genesis memories and all things Altered Beast! Welcome to your doom!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: http://www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial.
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| Episode 87 (Alisia Dragoon) | 18 Feb 2021 | 01:32:32 | |
Nick and Aaron are joined by JZNES (https://youtube.com/user/XBranchProductions) to chat about Alisia Dragoon! "Don't forget to turn your dragon on!" Developer interview: http://shmuplations.com/alisiadragoon/?fbclid=IwAR013u1Knpn3PCC2lJd0Kf9xw6k_5HgkkFaQBwoW0WMh2BCbj-UFTF3J9co "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial | |||
| Specialsode 3 (Rob Luther) | 06 Dec 2020 | 01:27:13 | |
Nick is joined by the creator of Genesis Gems, Rob Luther, as they catch up on life, video games, and other random topics!
We were happy to have Rob and appreciate all he did in the early days of Genesis Gems/Retro Junkies.
Enjoy!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 86 (Batman) | 26 Nov 2020 | 02:08:36 | |
Capatin Logan from Geekvolution (https://www.youtube.com/Geekvolution) joins Nick and Aaron as the go into Gotham and cover...Batman! "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial | |||
| Episode 85 (Wily Wars) | 24 Sep 2020 | 02:21:44 | |
Join Nick and Aaron as they finally come back to the world of Sega to cover Mega Man: The Wily Wars! "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial GameOva With Kleva: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTaQ1GmCNyJ1pRj9eQDluBw | |||
| Specialsode 2 (Streets of Rage 4) | 10 Jun 2020 | 01:00:37 | |
Previously released exclusively on the Bit Brothers network (www.patreon.com/bitbros). Join Nick, Aaron, Michael, and Justin as they cover the new Streets of Rage 4 game! | |||
| Episode 84 (Chakan) | 21 May 2020 | 02:20:27 | |
Join Nick, Aaron, and special guest from Geekvolution...Captain Logan! In this episode they cover Chakan for the Sega Genesis.
Check Captain Logan's content over on the Geekvolution page! www.youtube.com/geekvolution
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 83 (2 Crude Dudes and Turbo City Gaiden) | 23 Mar 2020 | 01:30:45 | |
Nick and Aaron are joined by that "Bad Dude" Cam from the Mad Gear to not only talk about Two Crude Dudes, but also the great new project on Kickstarter...Turbo City Gaiden! Turbo City Gaiden: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themadgear/turbo-city-gaiden "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial | |||
| Episode 82 (Super Baseball 2020) | 18 Mar 2020 | 01:44:49 | |
Join Nick and Aaron as they cover the "current" future baseball game...Super Baseball 2020! There's even a coin flip for the ranking!
Top 30 Retro Game Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/retro_gaming_podcasts/Turbo City Gaiden Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themadgear/turbo-city-gaiden
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 81 (Arcus Odyssey) | 18 Jan 2020 | 01:24:18 | |
Aaron and Landon come back with the latest Genesis Gems episode! | |||
| Episode 95 (Incredible Hulk) | 23 Oct 2023 | 02:45:29 | |
Nick and Aaron are joined by reoccurring special guest Captain Logan from Geekvolution to cover the Incredible Hulk for the Sega Genesis! "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial Check out Geekvolution at: | |||
| Quick Update (12-3-2019) | 03 Dec 2019 | 00:02:19 | |
Nick brings a quick update on the podcast. Don't worry, we are still here! | |||
| Episode 80 (Shaq-Fu) | 15 Aug 2019 | 02:14:01 | |
Nick and Aaron team up for an epic show to talk about everyone's favorite fighting game, Shaq-Fu! Verts Guide to FM Synthesis | |||
| Specialsode 1 (Team Sonic Racing) | 18 Jul 2019 | 02:25:05 | |
Join Nick, Aaron, and special guest Sean as they hit the road and cover Team Sonic Racing! http://www.classicplastic.net/trt/ "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial | |||
| Episode 79 (Streets of Rage 2) | 14 Jun 2019 | 01:55:21 | |
Nick and Aaron are joined by renown Hamburg Techno artist Remute who recently released a groundbreaking techno album for the Sega Genesis in 2019 to cover Streets of Rage 2! Remute gives an amazing interview in place of Sega Snippets and Ask Aaron.
Remute's Bandcamp - https://remute.bandcamp.com/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 78 (Turrican) | 24 May 2019 | 02:18:28 | |
Join Nick and Aaron as they cover Turrican for the Genesis.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Big Announcement! (Introducing Bit Brothers) | 06 May 2019 | 00:15:33 | |
Big Announcement! You don't want to miss this! | |||
| Episode 77 (ToeJam and Earl) | 08 Apr 2019 | 02:23:35 | |
While cruising in their retro space ship...Nick steers the ship into an asteroid and the Gems land inside a strange game called ToeJam and Earl! "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: | |||
| Special Announcement | 01 Apr 2019 | 00:10:42 | |
Special Announcement with Michael Kelso from the 2 Dudes. "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: | |||
| Episode 76 (Pit Fighter) | 11 Feb 2019 | 01:48:09 | |
Nick, Aaron, and returning host Josh Witt go looking for a fight and come up a few bucks short of the forklift as they cover Pit Fighter for the Genesis! Check out Josh's latest Genesis video for Arcade USA: The Discord group for the game night:
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: | |||
| Episode 75 (Basketball Classics/Tecmo NBA) | 24 Jan 2019 | 02:32:34 | |
In this special episode Nick and Aaron are joined by David and Josh from Namo Gamo to discuss their new game, "Basketball Classics"!. At some point in the podcast they also discuss Tecmo Super NBA Basketball. Check out Namo Gamo at: http://namogamo.com/ "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell: www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial | |||
| Episode 94 (Catching Up) | 15 Sep 2023 | 01:27:57 | |
Aaron and Nick finally return to the podcast world! In this episode they discuss:
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial | |||
| Episode 74 (Zombies Ate My Neighbors) | 05 Dec 2018 | 02:52:24 | |
Nick, Aaron, and special guest Steven Michael from Facebook review all things Zombies Ate My Neighbors for the Sega Genesis!
Check out Steven Michael's Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/267616537100722/?ref=br_rs
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 73 (Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition) | 18 Nov 2018 | 02:06:48 | |
Join Nick, Aaron, and special guest Joseph Garris as they cover Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition!
Aaron's new album!
https://dyamusic.bandcamp.com/
Be sure to follow Nick and Aaron on their personal Twitter accounts:
Nick - @WVNick
Aaron - @Diagamblic
Other links mentioned in the show:
https://www.romhacking.net/hacks/4197/
https://www.ebay.com/itm/COMIX-ZONE-Sega-Genesis-Complete-w-Cart-Manual-Box-No-Bonus-CD-/173630731783?oid=142861201083
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 72 (Ristar) | 15 Oct 2018 | 02:13:57 | |
Wow...such a long layoff. Nick and Aaron return to "star" (get it?) in Episode 72 of the Genesis Gems Podcast!
Link to Everdrive:
https://krikzz.com/store/
Aaron's new album!
https://dyamusic.bandcamp.com/
Be sure to follow Nick and Aaron on their personal Twitter accounts:
Nick - @WVNick
Aaron - @Diagamblic
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 71 (Sword of Sodan) | 07 Jul 2018 | 02:29:43 | |
This episode is Sodan good...
Join Nick and Aaron as they share one sword to cover Sword of Sodan. Why was there only one sword for two heroes?
Retro Video Game of the Month Club:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/267616537100722/
Dya's Vinyl Link:
https://catskullrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ym2017
Be sure to follow Nick and Aaron on their personal Twitter accounts:
Nick - @WVNick
Aaron - @Diagamblic
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 70 (Dark Castle) | 26 Apr 2018 | 02:43:16 | |
Join Nick and Aaron as they delve into the mystery that is Dark Castle on the Sega Genesis!
Lost in Nostalgia Podcast:
http://lostinnostalgia.libsyn.com/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 69 (Street Fighter 2) | 26 Mar 2018 | 02:20:56 | |
Join Nick, Aaron, and Landon as they wait in line to place a quarter for the next play at Street Fighter 2.
Cheapbeats presents - FM Possible 2 listening & release party
https://www.facebook.com/events/2073567406192507/
EGM Article
https://jsicktheslick.wordpress.com/2016/04/01/ten-april-fools-day-jokes-in-gaming/egm-sheng-long/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 68 (Ghouls'N Ghosts) | 19 Feb 2018 | 02:11:22 | |
Join Nick, Aaron, and Landon as they review that super difficult Capcom classic, Ghouls'N Ghosts!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 67 (California Games) | 19 Jan 2018 | 01:58:59 | |
Join Nick, Aaron, and Rob as they travel out west to play some of the best games California has to offer. Ever heard of California Games from the Sega Genesis?
Check out Aaron's sound cloud at: https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 66 (Home Alone) | 27 Dec 2017 | 02:12:50 | |
The parents leave Nick and Aaron behind to fight off the Wet Bandits and talk about Home Alone on the Sega Genesis!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 65 (Shining in the Darkness) | 11 Dec 2017 | 02:12:13 | |
Nick and Aaron are joined by Paul from Retro Obscura/Master System Masterpieces to dungeon crawl in the classic RPG, Shining in the Darkness!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
Be sure to check out the show we promoted, Retro Gaming Revelry!
http://retrogamingrevelry.podomatic.com/
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| Episode 93 (Wayne's World) | 01 Oct 2022 | 01:42:09 | |
Nick and Aaron finally return to cover the greatest game on the Genesis...NOT! "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial | |||
| Episode 64 (Michael Jackson's Moonwalker) | 05 Nov 2017 | 02:02:18 | |
Nick and Aaron are joined by friend and Patron Andrew "Drew" Koed to see who's "Bad" while they cover Michael Jackson's Moonwalker on the Sega Genesis!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 63 (James "Buster" Douglas Knockout Boxing) | 22 Oct 2017 | 01:57:09 | |
In this episode, Nick and Aaron strap on the gloves and take a big shot at James "Buster" Douglas Knockout boxing for the Sega Genesis.
Big show again guys. Thanks for the feedback. The Ask Aaron segment is always a blast!
Be sure to check out the Relay Bros Soundcloud below:
https://soundcloud.com/relaybros/studiopolis-zone-act-2-sonic-mania-feat-tee-lopes
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 62 (Flashback: The Quest for Identity) | 01 Oct 2017 | 02:31:33 | |
Nick and Aaron are joined by Patron and friend Dan Tolin to talk about Flashback: The Quest for Identity.
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 61 (Aladdin) | 12 Sep 2017 | 01:48:01 | |
Join Street Rat Nick and Prince Aaron as they stay up later than an Arabian Night to cover Aladdin for the Sega Genesis!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 60 (Mercs) | 24 Aug 2017 | 01:40:25 | |
Listen in as Nick and Aaron cover the Arcade Port Mercs on the Sega Genesis!
Genesis Gems new Youtube Channel:
Aaron "Dya" Hickman's song "Lydia"
https://chiptuneswin.bandcamp.com/album/chiptunes-win-volume-6
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 59 (Bubsy) | 03 Aug 2017 | 01:44:08 | |
Nick and Aaron and the guys from Retro Blissed (Johnny and Trevor) to talk about that crazy Bobcat Bubsy!
Be sure to check out Retro Blissed at:
http://bicbp-radio.com/retro-blissed
Follow Johnny's art at:
@johnnyism28 on Instagram
Bubsy's game manual:
http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Sega_Genesis//Manual/formated/Bubsy_in-_Claws_Encounters_of_the_Furred_Kind_-_1993_-_Accolade.pdf
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 58 (Sports Talk Baseball) | 15 Jul 2017 | 01:40:36 | |
Here comes the pitch!
Now at the plate...Nick and Aaron! Listen in to Episode 58 and relive the baseball memories as the Gems talk about Sports Talk Baseball!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
No Swear Gamer:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg
https://www.patreon.com/NoSwearGamer
Alex Burr Sports Talk Baseball Article
http://www.sega-16.com/2008/03/sports-talk-baseball/
Aaron (Dya) Hickman's Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/tracks
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| Episode 57 (Mazin Saga Mutant Fighter) | 20 Jun 2017 | 01:45:08 | |
The Gems crew of Nick, Aaron, Rob, and special guest Joe Kopel get right into the action and cover this slightly obscure hack n'slash, Mazin Saga!
Radical Retro Roundup
https://www.facebook.com/groups/radicalretroroundup/
Turtle Flakes
http://turtleflakes.podomatic.com/
Retro Obscura
http://retroobscurapodcast.com/
YM link
https://ym2017.com/
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
Aaron (Dya) Hickman's Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/tracks
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| Episode 56 (Barney's Hide and Seek Game) | 30 May 2017 | 01:28:04 | |
Join Nick, Aaron, and Nick's 4 Year old son Elliot as they cover and hide from Barney's Hide and Seek Game!
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
Aaron (Dya) Hickman's Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/diagamblic/tracks
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| Episode 55 (Saturday Night Slam Masters) | 01 May 2017 | 01:51:41 | |
Let me tell you somethin brother! You better listen in as Nick, Aaron, and Landon tell you how awesome Saturday Night Slam Masters for the Genesis really is, dude!
http://capcom.wikia.com/wiki/Saturday_Night_Slam_Masters
https://www.gamefaqs.com/genesis/586441-saturday-night-slam-masters/faqs/1290
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-ties/id1193278427
"Green Hills and Blue Blurs" and "Battletoads & Double Dragon - Stage 1" performed by Daniel Tidwell:
www.facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial
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| Episode 92 (Mighty Max) | 01 Mar 2022 | 01:47:32 | |
Aaron and Nick are joined by good friend Phil (No Swear Gamer) to dive into this Gem of a...yeah we can't do it. This game isn't a Gem. We try to play Mighty Max on the Sega Genesis and usually just get distracted with better things. Either way...come on and listen to our show! "Green Hills and Blue Blurs" performed by Daniel Tidwell: facebook.com/danieltidwellofficial No Swear Game Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NoSwearGamer Aaron's Link: https://catskullelectronics.com/collections/featured/products/ym2020 Nick D Article: | |||