One Stage at a Time

By One Stage at a Time

We journey through classic video games one stage at a time! We're skipping no level, taking no warp zones, nor blowing any magic flutes on our quest to discover what truly makes a great game by examin... more

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How many episodes does One Stage at a Time have?

The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.

One Stage at a Time episodes:

May 06, 2020 The Horrifying Mutants of Kongo Island: DKC 35 - Manic Mincers
Joined by Jared Vandergriff once again, the boys take on Manic Mincers, the 35th stage in Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo!
They talk about how there are no innocents on Kongo Island (except maybe Manky), what strange mutations have occured on this crazy isle, and how Donkey Kong Country could have been a Hollow-Knight style adventure.
They also say goodbye to Rambi for the rest of the game, and talk about Jared's arc as a guest and character.
Banana Slamma'!
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32min
May 04, 2020 The Secret Origins of Dr. Robotnik - Sonic GG 2
Joined by Jared once again, Aaron & Andy discuss Green Hill Zone Act 2 for the Sega Game Gear!
This level is a pretty big departure from the first act and the boys talk about how that sets it apart from its Genesis counterparts. They also discuss exploration, chaos emeralds, the nature of speed in Sonic games, and the surprising origins of Sonic's nemesis, the evil Doctor Robotnik!
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36min
April 29, 2020 The Most Boring World Yet? - DKC 34: Tanked Up Trouble
The boys start a brand new (and FINAL) world, the Chimp Caverns! Joined by Jared once again, they play through Tanked Up Trouble in Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo!

They discuss the most difficult platforming that they've encountered yet, whether or not the world is a worthy final area for this game, the contrasts between this map and other versions, and the thematic implications of playing the villain. Also, they visit Run-DKC, the speedrunning segment of the podcast, and talk about the challenges that this particular level poses to speedrunners!
Now on the last leg of the journey through Donkey Kong Country, this episode is not to be missed!
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29min
April 26, 2020 BE SONIC, BE ATOMIC! - Sonic the Hedgehog 1: Green Hill Zone
The boys start a brand new adventure! They're racing into the handheld realm by playing Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Game Gear!
Joined by Jared once more, they talk about everyone's favorite blue blur and his 8-bit adventure! They discuss differences between this version and the Genesis version, what they liked, what they didn't, the dark implications from the manual, and how 8-bit Sonic was way ahead of the curve!
Spin til you're dizzy! It's Sonic the Hedgehog!
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34min
April 22, 2020 All Jared Does Is Insult Us - Donkey Kong Country 33: Boss Dumb Drum
Aaron, Andy, and Jared face off with Boss Dumb Drum at the top of Kremcroc Industries, Inc. What has driven this poor steel drum to suicidally attack the Kongs? And is this low-effort boss fight surprisingly pretty good?
Then in Supplementary Materials, the boys discuss the Gameboy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country. Are these childish boss fights any tougher in that version? And why does Cranky have a regional British accent?
And finally, the gang reveals a surprise for the next episode of One Stage at a Time!
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33min
April 15, 2020Getting Blacked Out - DKC 32: Blackout Basement
The boys descend into Blackout Basement, the 32nd level of Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System!
They talk about:
what games they've been playing during the quarantine

their thoughts on Blackout Basement

the troubles surrounding Diddy Kong Racing

Banjo and his viability as a mascot

the passing of Rick May, the voice of Peppy from Star Fox 64
Come along for the ride!
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39min
April 08, 2020 The Kongs are Brain-Damaged (And so are We) - Donkey Kong Country 31: Mine Cart Madness
The quarantine continues and we are crawling up the walls!
Aaron and Andy discuss Mine Cart Madness, from Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo! They talk about what works in the level, secrets, and other challenging levels from other games!
They also talk about speedrunning in the returning Run-DKC segement, they talk about Mario rumors, what games they've been playing the past week, and how Mark Ruffalo is connected to Donkey Kong!
This is one wild ride, folks! Buckle up!
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intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org)
twitter: @onestageatatime
Andy: @primmtropolis
Aaron: @aaronindatwits
email: [email protected]
FB: facebook.com/onestagepod
insta: @onestageatatime
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47min
April 01, 2020 A Grisly End to a Sad Life - Donkey Kong Country 30: Poison Pond
Aaron and Andy once again record remotely to discuss Poison Pond, an underwater level from KremKroc Industries, Inc. in Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System! They talk about the bane of gamers that is underwater levels, the greatest water horse that is EnGuarde the Swordfish, and a little-known German comic about Donkey Kong Country, the game! Come along with us, won't you?
www.onestageatatime.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg?
intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org)
twitter: @onestageatatime
Andy: @primmtropolis
Aaron: @aaronindatwits
email: [email protected]
FB: facebook.com/onestagepod
insta: @onestageatatime
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31min
March 25, 2020 Battletoads For Smash: Donkey Kong Country 29 - Elevator Antics
The boys offer up a report from the quarantine zone. Elevator Antics, Stage 3 of Kremcroc Industries, Inc., is a treacherous trek through the Kongo caves. David Wise has us covered with a chill, ambient Cavedweller Concert. Three bonus stages await those bold enough to find them.
Later, our hosts explore the megahits of yesteryear with a nostalgic gander at Rare's back catalog. Our wistful longing turns to rage as we remember the apoplectic difficulty of Battletoads and the infernal hoverbikes.
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37min
March 18, 2020 Throwing Poo & Exploring Childhood Trauma - DKC 28: Trick Track Trek
Joined once again by the wonderful Kate Votaw, the boys play through Trick Track Trek in Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo!
Also, which Star Trek movies failed to be up to standards? Did Conker's Bad Fur Day successful straddle the adult/juvenile genres? And what movies really did a number on the podcast's psyche as children?
And a surprise guest joins the crew in the middle of their therapy!
Enjoy!
www.onestageatatime.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5hAb-3ciPoAuHKKkWWbFg?
intro music: "8-bit Eighties" by injury (ocremix.org)
twitter: @onestageatatime
Andy: @primmtropolis
Aaron: @aaronindatwits
email: [email protected]
FB: facebook.com/onestagepod
insta: @onestageatatime
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42min

FAQs about One Stage at a Time:

How many episodes does One Stage at a Time have?

The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.