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:

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/08/random-zelda-fan-builds-a-ridiculously-cool-fully-functional-wind-waker-sailboat

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:

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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:

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/08/random-metroid-composer-was-just-trying-to-impress-someone-with-ending-theme

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/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. 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:

https://tokyogamelife.com/

X: TokyoGameLife

BlueSky: tokyogamelife.bsky.social

Instagram: tokyogamelife

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuRpKHGfsC3_45I3QVocxA

Weird Nintendo:

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/07/random-were-big-fans-of-this-switch-2-summer-gaming-solution

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/1lxaavd/found_another_use_for_the_top_usbc_port/?utm_source=embedv2&utm_medium=post_embed&utm_content=whitespace&embed_host_url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/07/random-were-big-fans-of-this-switch-2-summer-gaming-solution

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/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. 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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. 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 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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. 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!

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/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 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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. 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!

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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. 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 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

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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!