Giraffe Feels: A Retro Video Game Podcast

Giraffe Feels: A Retro Video Game Podcast episodes:

• 09.09.2018

  Episode XLIV: Deadly Towers

  Finally, a new episode! I apologize for the delay...the new school year got a bit out of hand and I kept putting off editing this episode. Deadly Towers is a frustrating, difficult, and mind numbing game I have been trying...

  
• 08.15.2018

  Episode XLIII: Mega Man V

  There are other retro gaming podcasters who love Mega Man V, but I am not much of a fan. After trying to play through it a few times on our Twitch page, I put my thoughts together for the...

  
• 08.08.2018

  Episode XLII: Super Mario Brothers

  Super Mario Brothers is one of the most important video games ever made. Join us for a discussion of my early experiences with the game and how it plays today.  The background music for this episode’s mailbag is from Final...

  
• 07.17.2018

  Episode XLI: A "Travel" Themed Mix

  Originally this episode was going to be a mix of my favorite airship themes, but I ended up expanding it to "travel" in general. I had a lot of fun putting together this episode! Our next episode will be out...

  
• 06.27.2018

  Episode XL: Castlevania Chronicles

  Castlevania Chronicles is a game you do not hear a lot about in this series, but it has some nice homages to previous games and a fantastic soundtrack. This episode also has some initial thoughts about Bloodstained: Curse Of The...

  
• 05.31.2018

  Episode XXXIX: Best Town Themes Mix Tape

  Thank you for your patience while I was moving and dealing with the end of the school year. We are back with our first mix tape in awhile. This one covers some of my favorite town themes from RPGs. Games...

  
• 05.01.2018

  Episode XXXVIII: Legacy Of The Wizard

  I had not thought about Legacy Of The Wizard for a really long time until a recent Retronauts episode discussed it. I know some people who are very high on this game, but, after giving it a shot again, I...

  
• 04.29.2018

  Episode XXXVII: Duck Tales II

  Duck Tales II is a good, not great, followup to the incredible Duck Tales. I had never played it before the Disney Afternoon Collection came out! Join me for a brief discussion of the game.  On Monday I will be...

  
• 04.18.2018

  Episode XXXVI: A Link To The Past

  We're back! A Link To The Past was an incredible return to form for the Zelda series and perhaps the best game in the series? Let's talk about that and other issues in the 36th episode of our podcast!  The...

  
• 03.22.2018

  Episode XXXV: Sim City 2000

  Our "500 Words About" series continues with a discussion of Sim City 2000, the busy nature of modern simulation games, the tyranny of choice, and why I love Sim City on the Super Nintendo.  Next Monday I will be streaming...

  
• 03.11.2018

  Episode XXXIV: Final Fantasy Tactics

  Final Fantasy Tactics just passed its 20th anniversary, which qualifies the game for the podcast! At times I have called Final Fantasy Tactics my favorite game of all time. I do not quite feel that way anymore, but join me...

  
• 02.21.2018

  Episode XXXIII: 500 Words About Baseball Stars II

  (I just noticed the typo in the art for this episode...I'll fix it in a few days...) Baseball Stars II was a very disappointing followup to the amazing Baseball Stars. This episode is our second "500 Words" episode and discusses...

  
• 02.10.2018

  Episode XXXII: 500 Words About Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers

  In our first every "500 Words About" episode, which we will use to discuss games that don't need a longer episode, Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers is discussed. The release of the Disney Afternoon Collection pushed me to replay this...

  
• 02.06.2018

  Episode XXXI: Mega Man II (Remastered)

  When we covered Mega Man II originally, I still didn't have good equipment to record with yet. I thought it would be a good idea to record a new version of this episode. I'm just getting over a cold, so...

  
• 01.24.2018

  Episode XXX: Streaming Announcement

  This is a quick update announcing that I will be doing game streams on Wednesday nights at 8pm on Twitch. See you tonight for Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers and then next week for Mega Man 2 (Wily Wars Version). 

  
• 12.26.2017

  Episode XXIX: The Sega Genesis & Christmas 1992

  It turns out I don't have quite as profound a set of memories of getting a Sega Genesis as I did a Super Nintendo, but it was still a pretty neat day due to some inquisitive purchasing choices by my...

  
• 12.17.2017

  Episode XXVIII: Another Mix Tape

  This episode began as another thematic mix tape, but ended up being a bunch of interesting tracks I curated for this podcast. We will have one more episode this year, which will be our annual holiday episode. This years episode...

  
• 12.05.2017

  Episode XXVII: River City Ransom

  In one of our first episodes, I promised an episode about River City Ransom. This is one of the best games games I have every played and its combination of side scrolling beat em up and role playing game mechanics...

  
• 11.23.2017

  Episode XXVI: Duck Tales

  Duck Tales is one of the best video games ever made. I was so happy when the Disney Afternoon Collection came out earlier this year and spent an evening replaying this wonderful game.  The background music for this episode’s mailbag...

  
• 11.07.2017

  Episode XXV: NHL 94

  NHL 94 is one of the best sports games ever. In this episode, we look at the early years of the series that made me want a Genesis. Games Discussed: NHL 92 NHLPA 93 NHL 94 NHL 95 NHL...

  
• 10.20.2017

  Episode XXIV: Excerpts From Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection

  Over the summer I spent some time playing through various games on the Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection for the PS3. This is a great anthology of a lot of cool Genesis games, but also some that are not that good....

  
• 10.04.2017

  Episode XXIII: Mega Man IV

  I never played Mega Man 4 back in the old days! Join me as I offer some thoughts on the game after playing through it on the Mega Man Legacy Collection. We are also on iTunes, Google Play,...

  
• 09.19.2017

  Episode XXII: Super Ghouls N Ghosts

  On Christmas Day 1991 my focus was on Super Mario World, but my parents also got me Super Ghouls N Ghosts. I love this game and am so impressed with how well it has held up over the years. The...

  
• 09.18.2017

  Episode XXII: Super Ghouls N Ghosts (Preview)

  Here is a preview of our episode about Super Ghouls N Ghosts. The full episode will be out September 19th.

  
• 09.02.2017

  Episode XXI: Castlevania III

  To celebrate our first anniversary, I went back and made a new version of the first episode of the podcast with updated content and significantly better audio quality. Thank you for supporting the first year of the podcast. We are...

  
• 08.29.2017

  Episode XXI: Castlevania III (Remastered)

  Here is a preview of our next episode, which is about Castlevania III. The full episode will be out on September 1st.

  
• 08.21.2017

  Episode XX: Valkyria Chronicles Presentation

  I gave a presentation about Valkyria Chronicles at an academic conference back in the fall. While it is pretty rough as it was an in progress work, I decided to make a recording of the presentation for the podcast. I...

  
• 08.04.2017

  Episode XIX: Patreon + Podcast Updates

  We are on hiatus during August, but there will still be a few things coming out in the feed. First off is an update of the changes I have made to our Patreon recently. I also offer some notes on...

  
• 07.18.2017

  Episode XVIII: Metal Gear (NES)

  Metal Gear was an "okay" game that frustrated me in many places. In 1989, I would have never believed it would become such a popular gaming franchise to this very day. Before we start: Just wanted to warn that there...

  
• 07.02.2017

  Episode XVII: End Theme Mix

  Here is our first mix in a long time. This one covers some of my favorite end game themes plus an additional track that I threw in because I love it. Games Covered: Mega Man II Super C Final...

  
• 06.21.2017

  Episode XVI: Mega Man 3

  Back in the early nineties, I did not enjoy Mega Man 3 that much at all. For better or worse, it was following up one of the best video games ever made. Join me as I revisit the game 25...

  
• 06.18.2017

  Episode XVI Preview: Mega Man 3

  Here is a quick preview of our next episode, which is about Mega Man 3. Full episode will be posted on Tuesday June 20th.

  
• 06.05.2017

  Episode XV: Commodore, Apple, & Hypertext Fiction

  This episode discusses how computer gaming led me to my academic research interest and teaching career.

  
• 06.03.2017

  Episode XV Preview: Commodore, Apple, & Hypertext Fiction

  Full episode out on Monday June 5th.

  
• 05.05.2017

  Episode XIV: Castlevania II Simon's Quest

  Simon's Quest was my first Castlevania game. I have a lot of fond memories. Join me as we finish up the first half of 2017. We will have one supplemental episode later in May and return early in June for...

  
• 04.13.2017

  Episode XIII: Zelda II The Adventure Of Link

  Last summer, after hearing some praise for the game on a few podcasts, for Zelda II, I decided to give it another trying after not enjoying it growing up. Spoiler: I still do not really like it.

  
• 03.06.2017

  Episode XII: Final Fantasy 5

  Final Fantasy 5 did not come into my gaming life until its reissue on the Playstation, but it is still quite a memorable game for reasons both good and bad. This episode will discuss the game and my frustrations with...

  
• 02.03.2017

  Episode XI: Sim City

  Sim City was one of the games that began my life long love of simulation games. The Super Nintendo version is rather unique in its adaptation of the series. This episode will talk about Sim City's importance to me growing...

  
• 01.09.2017

  Episode X: Super Mario World & The Christmas Of 1991

  Christmas 1991 was the dawn of the Super Nintendo. Super Mario World is one of the greatest video games ever and is still so infinitely playable. Tune in as I discuss the Christmas of 1991 and Super Mario World launched...

  
• 12.20.2016

  Episode IX: Castlevania: Dracula X/Rondo Of Blood

  A trip to the video store in the middle of 1996 unearthed a new Castlevania game I did not know much about. Join me, won't you, to discuss both Dracula X and Rondo of Blood. Games Discussed Castlevania: Dracula...

  
• 12.13.2016

  Episode 8: Baseball Stars

  8-Bit NES baseball games were often very imperfect until Baseball Stars came along. Join me, won't you, as we discuss my favorite baseball game. Games Discussed: Baseball Stars Micro League Baseball Major League Baseball RBI Baseball Bases Loaded Bases...

  
• 11.20.2016

  Episode VII: 16 Bit Stage Themes

  When I first started doing research (by playing video games!) for this podcast, "great stage themes!" was a note I wrote down over and over. This episode explores some of my favorites of the 16 bit era. Games Discussed: ...

  
• 10.13.2016

  Episode VI: Legend of Zelda

  Legend of Zelda was an absolutely monumental part of my childhood. This episode explores how Link was my childhood hero and the importance of the game to me.

  
• 09.21.2016

  Episode Five: Final Fantasy IV

  Final Fantasy IV is probably my favorite game of all time. I had waited a little bit to do this episode so I can finish a replay of the game, but here we are now. Now that the school year...

  
• 08.18.2016

  Episode Four: Childhood Gaming Narratives

  I have been a bit under the weather, but we are finally getting this one out. This episode is inspired by my response to a Jane McGonigal post about using computer games to create narrative as children. Regular...

  
• 07.19.2016

  Episode Three: Overworld Theme Mixtape

  Our first mixtape episode! In the third episode of the Giraffe Feels Podcast, we look at some of my favorite overworld themes.

  
• 07.01.2016

  Giraffe Feels Episode Two: Mega Man II

  In the second episode of the Giraffe Feels Podcast, we look at how Mega Man II was one of my favorite games growing up… At the end of the podcast I offer some quick thoughts on Mighty No. 9

  
• 06.14.2016

  Giraffe Feels Episode One

  In the first episode of the Giraffe Feels podcast, we look at how Castlevania III was a part of a rather dark time in my childhood.