Console Crusade

Console Crusade

Leisure EN ↓ 183 episodes

Video game news, reviews, retro gaming, and too many opinions! The Console Crusade Podcast is hosted by EJ Olson, Nick Durheim, and Chris Gilly-Forrer, released Wednesdays.

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Latest episode

Dec 9, 2025

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Episodes

83. Donkey Kong Country Trilogy 13.01.2021

Nick and EJ are joined once again by Chris Gilly-Forrer to share their thoughts on a recent play through of Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country trilogy on the SNES!

82. Holiday Hangover 06.01.2021

It's been a few months, but Nick and EJ are joined by their buddy Chris Gilly-Forrer to chat about the next gen of gaming---the PS5 and the Xbox Series X. Then, EJ gives his thoughts on Spider-Man Miles Morales! Also Included in this week's ramblings: Cyberpunk 2077 drama, Nintendo's Paper Mario Origami King, Xenoblade Chronicles, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Sea of Thieves, Among Us, P...

81. So Long, Gay Bowser (ft. Chris Gilly-Forrer) 01.10.2020

Nick and EJ chat with Chris Gilly-Forrer about Xbox Games Pass, Bethesda, and eventually kind of sort of review the new Mario 3D All-Stars Collection!

80. Console Crusade XXL 23.09.2020

In this giant size edition of the Console Crusade podcast, the boys talk about the Sony PS5 showcase, Xbox leaks, the Halo debacle, Epic vs Apple, Tony Hawk, Ghost of Tsushima, and the Nintendo Partner Direct! (Recorded before the Microsoft/Bethesda buyout was announced.)

79. The Cuisine Crusade Podcast (ft. Andrew Chavez) 23.07.2020

EJ and Nick get together with Andrew Chavez a few weeks too late to chat The Last of Us Part II, Pokemon, Playstation and not least of all: waffles vs. pancakes. Waffles are obviously superior, but we hope you have enjoy the conversation anyway!

78. The Last Of Us Part II Spoilercast (ft. Chris Gilly-Forrer) 01.07.2020

Chris Gilly-Forrer joins the boys to break down their playthrough of Naughty Dog's 'The Last Of Us Part II.' Be warned: spoilers ahead!

77. The Future Is NOW, Old Man 17.06.2020

The boys break down Sony's Playstation 5 reveal event, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon Zero Dawn: Forbidden West, and a long list of games with even dumber titles.

76. You Naughty Dog, You 30.04.2020

Nick and EJ are together again to discuss some recent gaming news: The Last of Us Part II leaks, Playstation 5, Animal Crossing, as well as some retro goodness with the Playstation 2 and SSX Tricky.

75. Life and Video Games (ft. Kevin Gilgan) 16.04.2020

EJ chats with friend of the pod Kevin Gilgan about life during quarantine, and which games are helping to keep them sane---Animal Crossing, Celeste, Final Fantasy and more!

74. Happy Bunny Day! 13.04.2020

Nick and EJ finally catch up and give their first impressions of Nintendo's Animal Crossing New Horizons!

73. Down With The Sickness 15.01.2020

The boys catch up after a holiday hiatus! Nick and EJ talk The Witcher, Pokemon, plus games they played over the break.

72. That's So Wizard! 20.11.2019

Nick and EJ chat about the latest Pokemon games, Sword and Shield, as well as give their first impressions on Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order.

71. Converted Cost Concern 23.10.2019

Nick and EJ chat about their long lost love: Magic The Gathering. They chat Duel of the Planeswalkers, Magic: Arena, and the jankiest unsanctioned game client, XMage.

70. Free Hong Kong 16.10.2019

Blizzard and the NBA have had an interest couple of weeks. Every Voice Matters, unless you're criticizing China. Also, guess what the next Playstation is called? It just might surprise you!

69. VERY NICE 26.09.2019

Nick and EJ chat about Borderlands 3, the Nintendo Switch lite, Zelda, The Last of Us, and more!

68. Console Crusade Joins The Battle! 18.09.2019

EJ and Nick finally break down the latest Nintendo direct! Smash Bros, Zelda, Pokemon, The Witcher and more!

67. 23 Authentic Flavors 28.08.2019

The boys talk Gamescom, GameStop and GameSpot! Plus Playstation 5, Sony's acquisition of Insomniac, the odd and confusing Death Stranding, and Fire Emblem!

66. Execute Episode 66 07.08.2019

No, the boys aren't talking Star Wars, but they ARE talking Fire Emblem: Three Houses! Nick and EJ give their impressions on the first 20 hours of Nintendo's hottest new Switch release.

65. Console Crusade: Lost Levels 17.07.2019

The boys talk Mario Maker 2 (again!), speed runs, the all new Nintendo Switch Lite, and the unofficial death of their beloved Splatoon.

64. IT'S A ME 04.07.2019

The boys have a quick chat about upcoming Nintendo titles, as well as give their impressions on Mario Maker 2! LETSA GO

63. A Breathtaking E3 20.06.2019

Breathtaking may be hyperbole, but E3 was a fun affair nonetheless! The boys talk announcements from Microsoft, Ubisoft, Bethesda, Square-Enix, and Nintendo, as well as get hyped for freakin' KEANU.

62. The Holy Trinity 05.06.2019

It's time for our yearly pre-E3 breakdown extravaganza! Let's chat about what we Know, Hope, and Expect from most of the companies showing stuff off, such as: EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Square-Enix, and Nintendo. You could maybe even say our bodies are ready.

61. Detective Pikachu And The Curious Case Of The Missing Writers Room 15.05.2019

This week EJ and Nick struggle through technical difficulties to give their impressions on Detective Pikachu, and air some grievances on the previous two episodes of Game of Thrones. Maybe if you're lucky, we'll complain about the finale next week!

60. Avengers EndGame of Thrones 01.05.2019

Forget the awful title---this week in video game news: Nintendo Switch boost mode, Mortal Kombat 11 microtransactions, and Playstation 4 reaching 96.8 million units sold! Then, onto our hot takes for Game of Thrones season 8 episode 3, The Long Night, and finally our Endgame discussion. We save spoilers for the end, so be careful!

59. The Perils Of Self-Betterment 24.04.2019

Reggie has a twitter account and might be teasing an unannounced game, Playstation has a 5th generation in the works with fancy SSD's and Ray Tracing, and Ubisoft has already rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral - in the virtual world. Then another hour or so of this weeks Game of Thrones, SPOILERS!

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