The Con Men

Street Fights and Mortal Kon-bat


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Dan and Adrian enter the arena this week with a surprise deep dive into the strange golden age of video game movies. From Street Fighter and Super Mario Bros. to arcade glory days, console wars, and the beautiful nonsense of 90s pop culture, the guys revisit an era when every cartridge eventually became a questionable screenplay.

Along the way, they give flowers to Raúl Juliá, debate who their true fighting-game mains were, and unpack why nostalgia hits different when you’ve got some miles on the tires. It’s goofy, thoughtful, and exactly the kind of side quest this show was built for.

Then the action shifts to the convention floor, where Dan shares stories from another packed weekend of celebrity wrangling, fan chaos, and behind-the-scenes moments with some beloved names. As always, the destination matters less than the ride.

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