The SNES Podcast

By Greg and Joe

What's The SNES Podcast about?

Welcome to The SNES Podcast, brought you bi-weekly by your hosts Greg (AKA SoulBlazer) and Joe. This is a podcast dedicated to talking about the games of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Any feedback, comments, suggestions, etc. please post on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thesnespodcast or e-mail us at [email protected]

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The SNES Podcast episodes:

09.11.2020
The SNES Podcast #144 -- Super Back To The Future II
In this episode Greg and Joe look at a platformer based off one of the most famous movie franchises of all time -- Back to the Future! This Japanese only game has you going through three time periods on a...
08.28.2020
The SNES Podcast #143 -- Starfox 2
Welcome to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg and Joe look at one of the most infamous 'finished but not released' games, Starfox 2! The follow up to the very popular and groundbreaking Starfox, this game was planned for...
08.14.2020
The SNES Podcast #142 -- Super Chase HQ
Welcome to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg and Joe take a look at the 'inspired by' sequel to the classic arcade game Chase HQ! Called Super Chase HQ in the west, this driving game follows the same formula...
07.31.2020
The SNES Podcast #141 -- Dragon's Lair
Welcome back to the SNES Podcast! In this episode Greg introduces his new co-host Joe and we cover a listener request -- the SNES version of Dragon's Lair! One of the most famous arcade games of all time, the game...
05.08.2020
The SNES Podcast #140 -- Interview with Dan Kitchen Part 2
Hello everyone! This is the second part of the recent interview I did with famed game developer and producer Dan Kitchen, who was very generous with his time in talking about his career. This part of the interview focuses on...
05.01.2020
The SNES Podcast #140 -- Interview with Dan Kitchen Part 1
Hello everybody! Welcome to a special episode of the SNES Podcast where I am most pleased and honored to have had the chance to interview one of the great game programmers of our time, Dan Kitchen! Dan has a extensive...
03.13.2020
The SNES Podcast #139 -- Dark Half
In this episode George returns to the podcast to talk about with Gren an obscure Japanese only RPG -- Dark Half! Published by Enix, this late SNES game with isometric graphics has split action between two main characters, one good...
02.28.2020
The SNES Podcast #138 -- The Adventures of Dr. Franken
In this episode Greg is joined by special guest host Randy as the two discuss one of Randy's childhood games -- the Adventures of Dr. Franken! The middle game of a three game franchise, this weird and obscure platfromer has...
02.07.2020
The SNES Podcast #137 -- Killer Instinct
In this episode Greg and George are joined by guest host Ray as we talk about one of Ray's favorite SNES games -- Killer Instinct! Designed to try to stand out from the 'popular' fighting games of the MK and...
01.24.2020
The SNES Podcast #136 -- Lagoon
In this episode Greg and George look at an early SNES release game -- Lagoon! An action RPG game like Zelda and the early Y's games, this pretty unknown title from Kemco-Sieka (producers of Shadowgate) is typical of the genre...
01.10.2020
The SNES Podcast #135 -- Wario's Woods
In this episode Greg and George look at a game better known on the NES then the SNES -- Wario's Woods! The last game that had a licence for the NES, the SNES version is very similar to it's 8...
12.29.2019
The SNES Podcast #134 -- Year End 2019 Special
Happy Holidays everyone! In this special episode to end the year 2019 Greg and George discuss five games that George wanted to talk about that were covered on the podcast in previous years before George became a co-host. Both good...
12.14.2019
The SNES Podcast #133 -- Final Fantasy V
In this episode George and Greg discuss the one SNES FF game that didn't come out in the west -- Final Fantasy V! Known most for it's deep and rich gameplay due to the job system, the game would not...
11.15.2019
The SNES Podcast #132 -- Pool Games
In this episode Greg and George look at the two pool (aka billards) games that came out for the SNES -- Championship Pool and Side Pocket! Although these games have a lot in common with the presentation of the pool...
11.01.2019
The SNES Podcast #131 -- Fire Emblem
In this episode Greg and George look at one of the early games in the Fire Emblem franchise! The third game in the series was released in Japan as Fire Emblem - Monshou no Nazo, and it's divided into two books...
10.18.2019
The SNES Podcast #130 -- Super Off Road
In this episode Greg and George look at a 'off road' racing game, Super Off Road! The SNES port of the arcade game Ivan "Ironman" Stewart's Super Off Road (Ivan's name was not included in this version due to licencing issues),...
10.04.2019
The SNES Podcast #129 -- Super Fire Pro Wrestling X Premium
In this episode George and Greg look at another Japanese only game -- Super Fire Pro Wrestling X Premium! This game with a five dollar game was the last of the Fire Pro Wrestling series to come out on the...
09.20.2019
The SNES Podcast #128 -- Nosferatu
In this episode Greg and George look at a obscure game that some consider a 'hidden gem' on the SNES -- Nosferatu! Very loosly based off the famous German movie of the 1920's, this game combined elements of Prince of...
09.06.2019
The SNES Podcast #127 -- Mario's Picross
In this episode Greg and George cover another only Japanese game -- Mario's Picross! A follow up the original Game Boy Picross game, the poor sales of that game in the west caused this souped-up SNES version not to be...
08.25.2019
The SNES Podcast #126 -- Super Widget
In this episode Greg and George cover a game requested by a Patreon backer -- Super Widget! In this obscure platformer games, you play as the alien Widget who is trying to help save the planet and the animals on...
08.10.2019
The SNES Podcast #125 -- Bahamut Lagoon
In this episode Greg and George look at another Japanese only game Bahamut Lagoon! Another of the classic Square RPG's, this fun tactical RPG has dragons as a key part of your party as you help a group fight versus...
08.02.2019
The SNES Podcast #124 -- Zoop!
In this episode Greg and George are joined by special guest Brett Weiss as he brings to the podcast one of his favorite SNES games -- Zoop! A unique puzzle game inspired by games like Tetris and Klax, this game got...
07.12.2019
The SNES Podcast #123 -- Gemfire
In this episode Greg and George are joined by Aaron from Genesis Gems as he brings to the table a Koei game -- Gemfire! Considered one of the 'easier' of the simulation Koei games, and a cult favorite among fans...
07.01.2019
The SNES Podcast #122 -- Y's III
In this episode Greg and George look at the SNES port of Y's III! Y's (said as 'ease') is one of the longest running RPG series, dating back to the time period of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, but is...
06.14.2019
The SNES Podcast #121 -- Clock Tower
In this episode George and Greg talk about another Japanese only game, the first of the franchise! Clock Tower is a early survival horror point and click style adventure game with good graphics and a creepy soundtrack, a ruthless foe...
06.07.2019
The SNES Podcast #120 -- Final Fight
In this episode Greg and George look at the SNES port of one of the most popular arcade games of all time -- Final Fight! Predating SF 2 this beat-em-up by Capcom is considered by many to have started the...
06.01.2019
The SNES Podcast #119 -- Kirby's Dream Course
In this episode Greg and George look at one of the most unique games on the SNES -- Kirby's Dream Course! This is a mini golf game with Kirby as the main character and the setting, you use Kirby as...
05.04.2019
The SNES Podcast #118 -- Super Metroid
In this special episode, Greg and George are joined by Kris of the Stone Age Gamer podcast and Geekade network as we cover one of the system's heavy hitters -- Super Metroid! One of the most popular and best selling...
04.07.2019
The SNES Podcast #117 -- Energy Breaker
In this episode Greg and George look at another Japanese only RPG -- Energy Breaker! Developed by the same company that made the Lufia games, this Final Fantasy Tactics like game is a refreshing take on the old RPG trope...
03.15.2019
The SNES Podcast #116 -- Claymates
In this episode George and Greg look at a Patreon requested game, the platformer Claymates! Made by the same company and using the same tech used in Clay Fighter, this is a bright and colorful game where you play as...
03.02.2019
The SNES Podcast #115 -- Three Ninjas Kick Back
In this episode Greg and George look at one of many movie to TV game conversions -- Three Ninjas Kick Back! Inspired to cover this game by a Facebook post lamenting how expensive this game was, the game was based...
02.15.2019
The SNES Podcast #114 -- Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Densetsu
In this episode Greg and George look at another Japanese only game -- Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Denetsu! This RPG game takes a lot from the DBZ cartoon and follows many of the same characters and tropes as you...
02.02.2019
The SNES Podcast #113 -- Cybernator
In this episode Greg and George look at the run and gun action game Cybernator! Published by Konami in the west but not developed by them, this game has some similarities with Front Mission due to sharing a lead designer,...
01.18.2019
The SNES Podcast #112 -- Firestriker
In our first episode of 2019, George and Greg look at one of the most unique games on the system -- Firestriker! Developed and published by small companies, this highly unique game did not get a lot of press or...
12.14.2018
The SNES Podcast Bonus -- 2018 Retrospective
In this special episode Greg and George take a look back at the games we covered on the podcast this year! We review each game and what we remember from it, how we enjoyed it, and some final thoughts about...
11.30.2018
The SNES Podcast #111 - Out Of This World
In this episode Greg and George cover a well done port of a popular classic computer game -- Out Of This World! Also known as Another World in Europe, this was a often requested game by listeners and for good...
11.30.2018
The SNES Podcast #111 - Out Of This World
In this episode Greg and George cover a well done port of a popular classic computer game -- Out Of This World! Also known as Another World in Europe, this was a often requested game by listeners and for good...
11.16.2018
The SNES Podcast #110 -- Teris Battle Gaiden
In this episode Greg and George look at an interesting Tetris variant game -- Tetris Battle Gaiden! A Japanese only game, this game features both one and two player modes where you try to complete your side before the other,...
11.02.2018
The SNES Podcast #109 -- Uniracers
In this episode Greg and George cover a Patreon pick in which we discuss the unique and whimsical game of Uniracers! Created by the same company that brought you Lemmings, this is a very interesting racing game where you control...
10.19.2018
The SNES Podcast #108 -- Inindo: Way of the Ninja
In this episode Greg and George look at an obscure and unique RPG with strategic battles by Koei -- Inindo: Way of the Ninja! Part of the long running Nobunaga's Ambition franchise, this game uses some alternative history where Nobunaga...
10.05.2018
The SNES Podcast #107 -- Spider Man and Venom in Maximum Carnage
In this episode, we both celebrate the recent release of the PS4 Spider Man game and the release of Venom on the big screen today by covering a game that has both of them -- Maximum Carnage! The first video...
09.21.2018
The SNES Podcast #106 -- New Horizons and Uncharted Waters
In this episode Greg and George re-visit a game that Greg covered by himself way back in Episode 20 -- the overlooked and hidden gem Uncharted Waters! We also look at the game that came before it, New Horizons. Another...
09.07.2018
The SNES Podcast #105 -- Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures
In this episode Greg and George look at a game based off three of the most popular movies of all time -- Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures! Developed by Factor 5 who would go on to make the Star Wars Rogue Squadron...
08.24.2018
The SNES Podcast #104 -- Robotrek
In this episode Greg and George look at one of the more obscure RPG's for the SNES -- Robotrek! Developed by Quintet (the company behind Actraiser) and published by Enix, this game got little attention when released due to timing...
08.10.2018
The SNES Podcast #103 -- Earthworm Jim
In this episode Greg and George cover another Patreon pick as we look at the SNES version of one of the most popular and beloved platform games on the system -- Earthworm Jim! The start of a popular franchise, this...
07.27.2018
The SNES Podcast #102 -- Pieces
In this episode Greg and George look at a obscure and very unique game for the SNES -- Pieces! As the name suggests, this is a puzzle game where you put together a jigsaw puzzle. Offering three modes of play,...
07.13.2018
The SNES Podcast #101 -- ClayFighter
In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and George are honored to have a special guest host with us -- the host of the Jaguar Game by Game Podcast Shinto! Shinto brought with him a fighting game for us...
07.01.2018
The Super NES Podast #100-B Draft Episode Part B
It's part 2 of the special episode celebrating the SNES Podcasting reaching episode 100! In this one, Greg and George were joined by special guest hosts Ferg from the Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast and Please Stand By, Willie from ArcadeUSA on YouTube,...
06.15.2018
The SNES Podcast #100-A Draft Episode Part 1
In this special episode celebrating the SNES Podcasting reaching episode 100, Greg and George were joined by special guest hosts Will from the Intelivision Podcast, Aaron from Retro Obscura podcast, Phil from the No Swear Gamer channel on YouTube, and...
06.01.2018
The SNES Podcast #99 -- Lemmings
In this episode Greg and George look at one of the best selling and most ported games of all time -- Lemmings! Created by DMA Designs (now known as Rockstar Games) in the early 90's, this game blends classic puzzle...

What's The SNES Podcast about?

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The SNES Podcast episodes:

The SNES Podcast #144 -- Super Back To The Future II

The SNES Podcast #143 -- Starfox 2

The SNES Podcast #142 -- Super Chase HQ

The SNES Podcast #141 -- Dragon's Lair

The SNES Podcast #140 -- Interview with Dan Kitchen Part 2

The SNES Podcast #140 -- Interview with Dan Kitchen Part 1

The SNES Podcast #139 -- Dark Half

The SNES Podcast #138 -- The Adventures of Dr. Franken

The SNES Podcast #137 -- Killer Instinct

The SNES Podcast #136 -- Lagoon

The SNES Podcast #135 -- Wario's Woods

The SNES Podcast #134 -- Year End 2019 Special

The SNES Podcast #133 -- Final Fantasy V

The SNES Podcast #132 -- Pool Games

The SNES Podcast #131 -- Fire Emblem

The SNES Podcast #130 -- Super Off Road

The SNES Podcast #129 -- Super Fire Pro Wrestling X Premium

The SNES Podcast #128 -- Nosferatu

The SNES Podcast #127 -- Mario's Picross

The SNES Podcast #126 -- Super Widget

The SNES Podcast #125 -- Bahamut Lagoon

The SNES Podcast #124 -- Zoop!

The SNES Podcast #123 -- Gemfire

The SNES Podcast #122 -- Y's III

The SNES Podcast #121 -- Clock Tower

The SNES Podcast #120 -- Final Fight

The SNES Podcast #119 -- Kirby's Dream Course

The SNES Podcast #118 -- Super Metroid

The SNES Podcast #117 -- Energy Breaker

The SNES Podcast #116 -- Claymates

The SNES Podcast #115 -- Three Ninjas Kick Back

The SNES Podcast #114 -- Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Densetsu

The SNES Podcast #113 -- Cybernator

The SNES Podcast #112 -- Firestriker

The SNES Podcast Bonus -- 2018 Retrospective

The SNES Podcast #111 - Out Of This World

The SNES Podcast #111 - Out Of This World

The SNES Podcast #110 -- Teris Battle Gaiden

The SNES Podcast #109 -- Uniracers

The SNES Podcast #108 -- Inindo: Way of the Ninja

The SNES Podcast #107 -- Spider Man and Venom in Maximum Carnage

The SNES Podcast #106 -- New Horizons and Uncharted Waters

The SNES Podcast #105 -- Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures

The SNES Podcast #104 -- Robotrek

The SNES Podcast #103 -- Earthworm Jim

The SNES Podcast #102 -- Pieces

The SNES Podcast #101 -- ClayFighter

The Super NES Podast #100-B Draft Episode Part B

The SNES Podcast #100-A Draft Episode Part 1

The SNES Podcast #99 -- Lemmings