Nostalgia Mania

Happy New Year from Nostalgia Mania! Hosts "The Real" Josh Elliott and Jason JW Wallace are kicking off 2025 by diving deep into one of the most iconic 90s classics, Donkey Kong Country. From groundbreaking graphics to unforgettable gameplay and music, we’ll explore why this SNES masterpiece still holds a special place in our hearts. Join us for a barrel-blasting journey through gaming nostalgia!...

It's the final Nostalgia Mania episode of 2024, and we're going out with a bang! For the first time ever, all three hosts—Josh Elliott, Derrick Stich, and Jason Wallace—come together as the "3 Man Band" to tackle one of the greatest football video games of the 90s: NFL Gameday 98 for the Sony PlayStation. This episode isn’t just a celebration of a single game; it’s a look back at the entire Gameda...

Get ready to race down memory lane! In Nostalgia Mania Episode 10, hosts Josh Elliott and Derrick Stich dive into the iconic Excitebike for NES. From its innovative track editor to the thrill of jumping ramps, they reminisce about all the excitement this classic game brought to the table. Tune in tonight at 8:30PM as they share their memories and chat about why Excitebike is still a fan favorite t...

Grab your codec and prepare for a mission of nostalgia as "The Real" Josh Elliott welcomes back Jason "JW" Wallace for an unforgettable conversation about one of the most iconic games of the late '90s: Metal Gear Solid. From hiding in cardboard boxes to mastering stealth (or at least trying to), the duo shares their favorite memories of playing this groundbreaking classic together. This isn't a po...

Grab your tuxedos and load up those proximity mines! Hosts Josh Elliott and Derrick Stich are taking you on a nostalgic spy mission back to the unforgettable world of 007 GoldenEye on the Nintendo 64. This episode is packed with explosive fun as we revisit the groundbreaking gameplay, the thrill of screen-cheating during epic split-screen battles, and the eternal debate: Is Oddjob really cheating?...

Step into the ring as "The Real" Josh Elliott teams up with special guest co-host Jason "JW" Wallace for a knockout episode of Nostalgia Mania! This week, we’re jabbing our way back to one of the greatest SNES games of all time: Super Punch-Out!! Join Josh and Jason as they dodge, duck, and counter-punch through the game’s iconic circuits, colorful cast of quirky opponents, and unforgettable gamep...

Join The Real Josh Elliott and Derrick Stichamania Stich for another throwback-filled episode of Nostalgia Mania! This week, it’s Episode 6, and they’re chatting about the iconic Simpsons Arcade Game! Released by Konami in 1991, this beat-’em-up brought Springfield to life in a way only arcades could capture. Josh and Derrick break down everything that made this game unforgettable: the hilarious m...

Get ready to rev your engines! Hosts Josh Elliott and Derrick Stich take a wild ride through the original Twisted Metal for PlayStation 1. From ice cream trucks with a sinister twist to chaotic car combat in the streets of Los Angeles, the trio shares their memories of playing this iconic vehicular mayhem. It’s all about the fun, the chaos, and the nostalgia— just reminiscing about the good ole da...

Join hosts Josh Elliott and Derrick Stich as they spin-dash into the world of Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis! In this episode, the duo reminisces about their childhood memories playing this iconic game and how Sonic became Sega's answer to Nintendo's Mario. From blazing through Green Hill Zone to collecting those elusive Chaos Emeralds, it’s all about the fun and nostalgia. We’re not expe...

Step into the squared circle as host Josh Elliott and returning co-host Derrick Stich body-slam their way through two of the greatest wrestling games of all time: WCW vs. NWO: World Tour and WCW vs. NWO: Revenge for the Nintendo 64. As lifelong wrestling fans, Josh and Derrick relive the glory days of tag team matches, custom wrestlers, and chaotic multiplayer fun. No need for expert breakdowns he...

Fire up your warp pipes and get ready to jump into the Mushroom Kingdom as host Josh Elliott is joined by special guest co-host Autumn Arthur for a nostalgic journey through the iconic Super Mario Bros. trilogy on the NES. From stomping Goombas to navigating tricky warp zones, they revisit the magic, fun, and frustration of these legendary games. No expert analysis here—just two fans reminiscing a...

In the debut episode of Nostalgia Mania, Host Josh Elliott and Derrick Stich dive deep into the enchanting world of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. From its groundbreaking two-world mechanic to its memorable dungeons and bosses, we explore what made this 16-bit classic a timeless masterpiece. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, join us as we discuss the gameplay innovation...