Flash Bros. Podcast

Joshi is notoriously picky when it comes to selecting games in which to become an investment of his time — but even he couldn’t have predicted such a silly 3DS game would grab & keep his attention to the degree that it’s become an all-time favorite in his arsenal of experience — that game being Tomodachi Life. In fact, his dream of a sequel surpasses even that of a fully remade Ocarina of Time — w...

The first official Nintendo Direct of 2024 finally unveils what their leading first-party development teams have got in store for us in the coming seasons & through the next year. Among the plethora of content was the first gameplay reveal & title of the most anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond — and a brand new classic-style Zelda game starring Zelda herself in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisd...

Summer Games Fest was just one of the many events to take over the headlines this past week — coinciding with Xbox Games Showcase, Ubisoft Forward & IGN Live among several other events traditionally unified under the umbrella of E3. Meanwhile — Apple’s Annual Developer Conference (WWDC) presented what they’ve got cookin’ — bringing both massive excitement & concern for the continual progre...

Summer Games Fest kicks off this weekend, sparking all the buzz, rumors & hope for what’s on the horizon in the gaming industry as the new age E3. The Nintendo 3DS shares the spotlight this week, being a top console for the Flash Bros. — along with the debut of Flash Ultimate. Get Exclusive Access — https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Pregame | Ep17: Adults Only — https://spoti.fi/4ehs0tw 00:00:0...

The impossible has somehow been made possible as Nintendo has finally finished & released what many fans consider a substantial love letter to their community after 20 long years — a fully realized remake of the beloved Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for the Nintendo Switch. Get Exclusive Access — https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Pregame | Ep15: Conviction — https://spoti.fi/4e2dllD 0...

Nearly two years after release — Joshi has reached the conclusion to the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy, opening the gateway to the inevitable discussion on Xenoblade Chronicles 3 at long last. Get Exclusive Access — https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Pregame | Ep15: Reunion — https://spoti.fi/3ywR5QL 00:00:00 Prelude 00:21:11 Pop Topic 00:37:36 Rendezvous 00:51:09 Multitap | Patreon Sponsors 00:5...

Johnny returns to continue his journey through Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater — joined this time by Joshi in another tri-force cast for the second part of this in-depth saga. Get Exclusive Access ▸ https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord Server ▸ https://discord.gg/TqM5Yt3mrG Pregame | Ep ▸ https://spoti.fi/4dMQ6vA 00:00:00 Prelude 00:04:33 POP:VERSUS 00:31:35 Rendezvous 00:42:37 Multitap |...

Welcome to Season III ▲ We got Johnny cookin’ up the main topic this week as our special guest & brother, unpacking the first chronological game in the universe of the critically acclaimed Metal Gear. Get Exclusive Access ▸ https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord Server ▸ https://discord.gg/TqM5Yt3mrG Pregame | Ep13: Johnny Bravo ▸ https://spoti.fi/3JYa7BM 00:00:00 Prelude 00:10:55 POP:CH...

The finale of our second season marks the end of the first third of the year 2024 — and the conclusion of endless overtime for the boys regarding their personal grind in the nature of their business in the restaurant industry. Joining us for this celebratory episode in reflection of all that’s transpired, is a very special guest who has massive influence in every person crossing his path — the leg...

The Flash Bros. are all about keepin’ things fresh — and they’re no strangers to the astronomical amount of fast food chains & restaurants spanning the their home country. This week’s off-topic — main topic entails a breakdown of a handful of reputable rapid provisions in our Flash Review. Get Exclusive Access ▸ https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord Server ▸ https://discord.gg/TqM5Yt3mrG Pr...

The wait is finally over for the eagerly anticipated mega-breakdown & discussion of the mythology surrounding a beloved series to Joshi — the Star Warrior himself. Mark your calendars — Season II Finale drops April 26 Get Exclusive Access ▸ https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord Server ▸ https://discord.gg/TqM5Yt3mrG Pregame | Ep10: Everflow ▸ https://spoti.fi/3TYnrLj 00:00:00 Prel...

Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Pro, Palworld GO, Cyberpunk 2077: Limited Floppy Disk Edition, Pokémon Sleep World Champions Tournament, Minecraft: Poison Potato Update & a brand new Eldin Ring Expansion - all spread like wildfire during April’s favorite holiday this week. Somehow, the bar is consistently set higher & higher - year after year, yet the history speaks for itself. Get Exclusive Acce...

The Dune series is a major point of conversation with the theatrical release of Dune: Part Two - an astonishing concept considering its conception dates back to 1965. Joshie had zero trouble convincing Sam to prioritize the two girthy films immediately - warranting an open discussion on the entire experience. Get Exclusive Access https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord Server https://discord....

Headlining this week is the return of all eight live-action Spider-Man in theaters for the debut of Spider-Mondays by Sony Pictures. Naturally, this has Joshie elated - leading to an extensive recollection & review score of each film - chronologically. Get Exclusive Access - https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord Server - https://discord.gg/TqM5Yt3mrG Pregame | Ep7: Smash Acolyte - https...

Legendary mangaka & visionary - Akira Toriyama, completely overtakes the headlines in his unexpected & untimely passing. Joshie takes wheel this week in unpacking the overwhelming influence & impact originating from the creator of Dragon Ball. Get Exclusive Access - https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord Server - https://discord.gg/TqM5Yt3mrG Pregame | Ep6: Dune - https://spoti.fi/3Vlkoy...

Rumors are continually running rampant as the inevitable reveal of the successor to Nintendo Switch remains imminent - inviting an opportunity for the brothers to express their desires & predictions. Get Exclusive Access - https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord Server - https://discord.gg/TgM5Yt3mrG Pregame | Ep5: Truth & Dare - https://spoti.fi/3wKTIgZ 00:00:00: Prelude | Catc...

The highly coveted Mega Evolutions are finally making a return in the unveiling of the new entry in the Pokémon Legends saga. Rumors and speculation are a staple rotation among fans throughout the series’ history - yet, Game Freak is consistent in yielding widespred shock & continual revelations. Get Exclusive Access - https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord Server - https://discord.g...

We have now officially calculated our average talking-time to bullet-point ratio, leaving us at almost exactly one hour per bullet point and concluding endless rabbit holes of research are largely unnecessary for this particular series - and this particular set of brothers. Arrogance ensures no one stays at the top forever, sparking fluid discussion framed around the big 3 - Nintendo, Sony & M...

6 months down - and it’s about time we throw ourselves a party we’ve been stoked for. We hope you enjoy our brand new game ;) Get Exclusive Access - https://patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord Server - https://discord.gg/TqM5Yt3mrG ⇩ Pregame | Ep2: Tail ‘Gator https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dr51iOdO0rOSGyuoRYk13?si=hkfnOTf_T42Qydl1eJfZeA 00:00:00 Prelude | Catch-Up 00:58:39 Plugged-In | Patreo...

It is by some miracle that everything I have ever dreamed for the Sonic the Hedgehog series is unfolding before our very eyes - predominantly the return of Shadow & the Sonic Adventure duology reimagined. We also just launched our first mini-series - PreGame - dropping every Thursday exclusively for our Patreon Sponsors. Get Exclusive Access - patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord Server - http...

Who could possibly resist intrigue in simply two words that should never synergize - Pokémon & guns? Palworld has established itself among global conversation within days of its fresh early access release; breaking several records and garnering further pressure against the AAA space from just about every angle. Join the community: patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord server: https://discord.gg...

Headlines have been running rampant the past week within the industry, among them are two that challenge perspective as things are almost never as they seem. Grab some popcorn my friends, this episode is rich with information as we thoroughly unpack its contents - and sets the bar sky-high for a new session record. Join the community: patreon.com/flashbrospodcast Discord server: https://discord.gg...

I’ll be real, Joshie & I truly love delving into games just as much as we love thinking beyond surface, peeling back the onion- and fostering geguine connection. I decided an off-topic main topic sounded spicy, and you already know I didn’t give Joshie a heads-up. 00:00:00 Prelude | Catch Up 01:15:23 Plugged-In | Patreon Sponsors 01:35:22 Retro Recap 02:10:42 Pixel Press | Patch Notes 02:37:17...

With the finale of the critically acclaimed Attack on Titan series remaining fresh & current in conversation, Joshie takes the reigns this week to discuss and reflect on the divisive ending & unpack the philosophies hidden within. The warranted passion invoked by the series may just be unmatched, meanwhile Tetris suddenly breaks headlines as a young boy makes history since it’s NES release...

The new year has begun, sparking arbitrary, yet genuine momentum for change, planning and growth. After taking a short break to enjoy the holidays and all that it entails, the brothers reunite to discuss their personal ambitions & the official debut of Season II. Join the community: patreon.com/flashbrospodcast (00:00:00) Prelude (00:58:38) Plugged-In & Patreon Subscribers (01:09:34) Retro...