Episode 108
In this episode Josh is joined by Jemma from the Pure Nintendo podcast!
Chapters:
0:00 Maniac Chat
10:45 Blind Ranking - Pokemon Starters
15:45 Nintendo at PAX Australia
31:47 New Release Acquired: Pokemon Legends ZA
1:14:00 Kirby Air Riders Direct 2
1:22:30 Shinobi, Ball X Pit and Plants vs Zombies
1:24:40 Weird Nintendo
Our Guest!
Jemma from Pure Nintendo, was our guest. You can find more of their work at:
Pure Nintendo
Jemma’s Profile
https://purenintendo.com/author/jemma/
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/PureNintendo
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Game Buoy Games
Sumo
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 107
In this episode Josh is joined by Jacob aka Mr A Game!
Chapters:
0:00 Maniac Chat
27:38 Blind ranking Zelda Food Items
31:40 PAX Australia
38:59 New Release Acquired: Super Mario Galaxy 1 +2
1:05:47 Close to You Pikmin Video
1:08:22 Mr A Game’s Collection/Switch 2 Review
1:2:17 Weird Nintendo
Our Guest!
Mr A Game (aka Jacob), was our guest. You can find more of their work at:
YouTube
Merch
TikTok
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Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Sumo
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 106
In this episode Josh is joined by N64 Josh who amongst many other things is the host of the Nintendo Power Cast!
Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat
20:48 Blind ranking 2D Super Mario games
28:42 New Release Acquired: DK Bananza DLC
53:30 Fire Emblem Shadows
1:01:27 Mario Kart World Update1:10:35 Nintendo of America Staff Changes
1:18:20 Weird Nintendo
Our Guest!
N64 Josh, from the Nintendo Power Cast, was our guest. You can find more of their work at:
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@N64Josh
Twitch
N64Josh.com
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Patreon!
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LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Sumo
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 105
In this episode Josh is joined by Dan (aka SwitchingItUp_) who is a writer for Quest Daily!
It’s a pure Nintendo Direct episode so no time stamps this episode.
Our Guest!
Dan, from Quest Daily, was our guest. You can find more of their work at:
Socials:
TikTok @switchingitup and on Insta @switchingitup__.
Support Us!
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Patreon!
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LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Sumo
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 104
In this episode Josh is joined by Marc Kaliroff, the co-owner of the website Kirby Informer!
Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat
11:00 Blind ranking Kirby Copy Abilities
16:30 General Nintendo Direct Predictions
39:10 New Release Acquired: Star Crossed World (Kirby and the Forgotten Land DLC)
1:04:00 Hollow Knight: Silksong
1:14:55 Weird Nintendo
Our Guest!
Marc, from Kirby Informer, was our guest. You can find more of their work at:
Website: https://www.kirbyinformer.com/
X: @TheMarcKalInstagram: @themarckal
Linktree: linktr.ee/themarckal
Weird Nintendo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BjijPlmecM
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LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Sumo
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 103
In this episode Josh is joined by Zach! Who is the co-host of the Blowing Cartridges Podcast - a show with a rotating special guest that dives into in-depth conversations about video game culture and the games themselves. Each episode features a new ’cartridge’ to be interrogated as the duo seek to provide a unique Australian perspective to a range of topics.
Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat
19:50 Blind ranking Super Mario Power-Ups AND Super Mario 40th Direct Speculation
44:00 New Release Acquired: Drag x Drive
1:17:50 Kirby Air Riders Direct
1:56:52 Hollow Knight: Silksong
2:04:09 Weird Nintendo
Our Guest!
Zach, from Blowing Cartridges Podcast, was our guest. You can find more of their work at:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wTuv1JNV2wzCYqQmoCVxk (Or Search: Blowing Cartridges)
X:@Blowcartpod AND @Eggerino
Weird Nintendo:
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LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Sumo
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 102
In this episode Josh is joined by an Australian based Gaming & Anime Nerd who has been gaming since as long as he can remember. Avid Collector & Gamer on all systems!
He’s a friend of the show, please welcome Kieran from Hopk Gaming.
Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat and blind ranking Nintendo consoles
24:28 New Release Acquired: Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV
43:10 Nintendo Financials
52:08 Partner Showcase Direct and Indie World
1:18:40 Weird Nintendo
Our Guest!
Kieran, from Hopk Gaming, was our guest. You can find more of their work at:
X: @HopkGaming
Instagram: @hopkgaming
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hopkgaming
Weird Nintendo:
Support Us!
If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials:
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Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Sumo
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 101
In this episode Josh is joined by fellow maniac Mono! They’re the producers of the podcast, Tokyo Game Life which is a Tokyo based video game podcast focusing on Nintendo and gaming culture in Japan's capital with every episode features a unique element of gaming culture in Japan.
Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open, Maniac Chat and being a Nintendo fan in Japan
39:50 New Release Acquired: Donkey Kong Bananza
1:24:50 Pokemon Presents
1:40:00 A rumoured upcoming Nintendo Direct?
1:51:45 Weird Nintendo
Our Guest!
Mono, from the Tokyo Game Life podcast, was our guest. You can find more of their work at:
X: TokyoGameLife
BlueSky: tokyogamelife.bsky.social
Instagram: tokyogamelife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA
Weird Nintendo:
Support Us!
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For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Sumo
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 100
This episode Josh is joined by fellow maniac Mikayla!
Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open and Maniac Chat
12:20 Blind Ranking Zelda Games
27:10 Miitopia
34:04 New Release Acquired - BoTW and ToTK Switch 2 Editions
1:02:45 Question Mark Block - Nintendo Remakes we want
1:20:08 Weird Nintendo
Support Us!
If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials:
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LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Sumo
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 99
This episode Josh is joined by fellow maniac Andrew, who he met whilst retro gaming hunting in Japan. Andrew has an impressive collection of Nintendo items in his collection. His YouTube channel is all about Nintendo and has teardowns, unique takes and more.
Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open and Maniac Chat with Andrew
25:00 Question Mark Block! Discord Q&A - Third Party Games on Switch 2
1:00:30 New Release Acquired - Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
1:18:30 Splatoon Raiders
1:24:00 Weird Nintendo
You can find Andrew and all of his work here:
https://linktr.ee/N1ntenDr0me
Support Us!
If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials:
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Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Stellardfellar
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Nintendo has just revealed a 17 minute video giving the lowdown on Donkey Kong Bananza - coming out 17 July 2025.Josh and Drew team up to discuss everything shown in the video as well as why they think that was the best standalone Nintendo Direct presentation ever. Feel free to also check out the podcast! Support Us!If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4MPatreon!For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4MThank you so much to our Patrons:SwitchingItUp_Game Buoy GamesStellardfellarAbout Nintendo Maniacs!Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 98
This episode Josh is joined by fellow maniac Ben Shuster who is the Editor in Chief at Qualbert.com and the Marketing & Content Specialist for Spunge Games!
Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open
0:59 Maniac Chat with Ben
21:30 Question Mark Block! Discord Q&A
45:02 New Release Acquired - Mario Kart World
1:30:00 GameChat Summary
1:37:38 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Summary
1:46:40 Weird Nintendo
You can find Ben and all of his work here:
Website: https://www.qualbert.com/
X/Twitter: @Qualbert1
Support Us!
If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials:
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Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Stellardfellar
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
WE'VE REBRANDED! Say goodbye to NintenVania and hello to Nintendo Maniacs!
This episode Josh is joined by fellow maniac Drew Agnew - who is the host of The House of Mario podcast!
Chapters:
0:00 Cold Open
0:41 Introductions
3:25 Maniac Chat with Drew Agnew
7:20 Switch 2 hype
11:57 New format of Nintendo Maniacs
15:12 Question Mark Block! Discord Q&A
40:00 Day 1 Guide for Switch 2
1:00:00 Switch 1 Highlights
1:30:25 Weird Nintendo
You can find Drew and all of his work here:
The House of Mario: https://thehouseofmario.captivate.fm/...
X/Twitter: @idrewby @thehouseofmario
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iDrewby
Support Us!
If you would like to support Nintendo Maniacs, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials:
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Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Stellardfellar
About Nintendo Maniacs!
Nintendo Maniacs is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 96
This episode Josh is joined by Harrison, a co-host of the Nintendo Therapy podcast!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro with Guest
5:06 Ice (Climbers) Breakers
13:36 What we've been playing
28:36 Switch 2 General Discussion
40:11 Mario Kart World Developer Secrets
1:00:36 Switch 1 Games Getting Upgrades
1:10:26 Gamecube Games we want on NSO
1:23:46 Weird Nintendo
You can find Harrison and all of his work here:
X/Twitter - @HarrisonTakes @nintendotherapy
Harrison Talks Pod - https://www.youtube.com/@harrisontalkspod
Support Us!
If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials:
Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4M
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
Stellardafellar
About NintenVania!
NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 95
This episode Josh goes over his time at the Switch 2 Experience in Melbourne!Check out his thoughts on the hardware, the games and the event itself. Support Us!If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: Join our Discord for free: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4MPatreon!For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick. LINK: https://discord.gg/47TSQv6c4MThank you so much to our Patrons:SwitchingItUp_Game Buoy GamesStellardafellarAbout NintenVania!NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 94
This episode Josh is joined by Harry Kalogirou - a writer for Press Start Australia and a self-proclaimed sucker for Metroidvanias.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro with Guest
13:15 New Release Acquired - Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
47:28 Mario Kart World Direct Reactions
1:11:55 Weird Nintendo
You can find Harry and all of his work here:
Press Start Australia:
Profile - https://press-start.com.au/author/harrykalogirou/
Xenoblade X Review: https://press-start.com.au/reviews/nintendo-switch/2025/03/18/xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review-a-skell-above-the-rest/
Expedition 33 Review - https://press-start.com.au/reviews/pc-reviews/2025/04/23/clair-obscur-expedition-33-review/
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If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials:
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Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
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Game Buoy Games
About NintenVania!
NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 93
This episode Josh is joined by his now wife, Mikayla to discuss their time in Japan. This episode covers their trip to the Nintendo Museum, getting into a Pokemon Cafe, dining at Nintendo's original HQ and the amazing retro game scene.
Support Us!
If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: https://linktr.ee/NintenVania
Join our Discord for free: / discord
Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
About NintenVania!
NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 92
This is a very special recording of NintenVania with JT and Drew yet again joining forces and disecting the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Listen as they get a little crazy staying up late trying to pre-order the console too.
Support Us!
If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: https://linktr.ee/NintenVania
Join our Discord for free: / discord
Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
About NintenVania!
NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 91
Well wasn’t that one of the weirdest Nintendo Directs ever? In this episode JT and Drew pair up to share their thoughts on what may well be the last dedicated Nintendo Direct to the Nintendo Switch. Plus we share some things that you might have missed from the presentation.
Support Us!
If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: https://linktr.ee/NintenVania
Join our Discord for free: / discord
Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
About NintenVania!
NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!
Episode 90
This episode Josh is joined by his now wife, Mikayla to discuss their time in Japan. This episode covers their trip to Universal Studios Japan (including the new Donkey Kong Country), Josh’s weird in-life ordeal with a game called Paranormasight, and their pick ups from the various Nintendo stores and Pokemon Centres.
Support Us!
If you would like to support NintenVania, please consider giving us a 5 star rating on Spotify/Apple Podcasts and click on the Linktree below to see our Patreon, Rebbubble store and socials: https://linktr.ee/NintenVania
Join our Discord for free: / discord
Patreon!
For monetary help please check out our Patreon page. We have multiple tiers with varying perks, including exclusive discord access, advertising and opportunities to contribute questions and topics to upcoming shows. All Patreon tiers also give you access to the new podcast collaboration between Josh and Drew (from The House of Mario), called 'Heaps Good'. Every month the two will talk about things other than Nintendo with a few episodes already out! We’ve also introduced a tier that gives you access to our Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Family Account (plus access to our discord and show shoutout). So if you haven’t got Nintendo Switch Online yet do consider checking this out as it’s cheaper than buying an individual membership. Limited spots so get in quick.
Thank you so much to our Patrons:
SwitchingItUp_
Game Buoy Games
About NintenVania!
NintenVania is a fortnightly, Nintendo-focussed podcast. Each episode Josh is joined by a special guest and they chat about what they love about Nintendo, and the special ways they show their passion. The host, Josh, has been a lifelong Nintendo fan who grew up on playing Nintendo consoles and handhelds. He has great memories of playing local multiplayer games with his brothers and friends and enjoys the pure fun that Nintendo brings to gaming. Josh enjoys Nintendo gaming so much that he created this podcast to force people to join him and chat about it!