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On this episode of ONE RAD PODCAST , Kyle VonKubik and John E Capcom tackle two games with roots in the Wonder Boy family tree: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2018) and Super Adventure Island II (1994). One is colorful and polished, the other is weird and surprisingly ambitious, and both give the guys plenty to talk about. They compare notes on gameplay, trace their shared DNA, and inevitably...

This week, John E. Capcom and Kyle Von Kubik talk Civilization (1991), with a focus on the KOEI-published Super Nintendo / Super Famicom version. We discuss the mysteries of The Wheel, rewriting history, and the very real danger of Gandhi getting the bomb. It is all about exploring, expanding, exploiting, and exterminating like a genetic freak with a 144 and 2/3 precent chance of global domination...

This week, Kyle has the night off as Peter Graphic and our very own Nekobun verbally shake their groove thang while reviewing Disco Elysium (2019) , a game that is not about disco dancing, but is about murder . Do you like dialogue trees, quirky characters, intrigue, and substance abuse? Then this game might be for you! And if you like two people talking about those things, guess what? This episod...

This week, John E. Capcom and Kyle Von Kubik race back to the early days of polygonal racers on the Sony PlayStation. They discuss the groundbreaking, if anemic by today’s standards, Ridge Racer (1993), big-budget E3 cringe, and the formative early days of the 32-bit console generation. ONE RAD PODCAST  is made possible by the members of ⁠⁠ONE RAD CLUB⁠⁠ . For as little as three dollars a month, y...

Ready! Aim! Fire! Kyle Von Kubik and John E. Capcom secure the perimeter, expand their sphere (er, square) of influence, and fire upon invading armies as they discuss the Atari arcade classic Rampart (1990) and some of its different ports. ONE RAD PODCAST  is made possible by the members of ⁠⁠ONE RAD CLUB⁠⁠ . For as little as three dollars a month, you can become a member yourself and unlock exclu...

As an extra treat this Halloween, we've got one more surprise "Oops! All Spoops!" episode for you! Unless you're listening on the free feed, in which case, Happy Arbor Day! At any rate, this week, John E. Capcom, Peter Graphic, and Kyle Von Kubik will hunt for ghosts at the abandoned Pancake Cottage, all while reviewing Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti (1989) and Decap Attack (199...

Ring the bell and cue the pyro! This week, we’re going to the mat with the legendary AKI Pro Wrestling games on the Nintendo 64. From Virtual Pro Wrestling 2 (2000) to WWF: No Mercy (2000) and WWF: WrestleMania 2000 (1999), we’re breaking down the grapples, the glory, and the button-mashing brutality that defined a generation. John E. Capcom and Kyle Von Kubik tag-team this main event, working sti...

This week, we’re creating abominations and defending nations as review E.V.O.: Search for Eden (1992) on the SNES and Royal Stone: Hirakareshi Toki no Tobira (1995) on the Sega Game Gear. How do these hidden gems on their respective consoles hold up today? Listen and find out! ONE RAD PODCAST  is made possible by the members of ⁠⁠ONE RAD CLUB⁠⁠ . For as little as three dollars a month, you can bec...

We wrap up Mario Mania Month 2026 with a look at the strangest corners of one of Nintendo’s classics. This week we dive into the E-World levels from Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 , those bizarre bonus stages that originally required the equally bizarre Nintendo e-Reader, two Game Boy Advances, a link cable, and a bunch of cards to download. Now finally preserved through the Nintendo S...

Let’s suck up some baddies and lay some eggs! Erm… what? It’s Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island (1995) for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). A sequel that is actually a prequel and one that lacked the numerical “2” in Japan, but how does it hold up more than 30 years later? Kyle Von Kubik and Keith the Roboduke discuss. Hop on and listen. It’s MARIO MANIA MONTH ! ONE RAD PODCAST  i...

This week, the ONE RAD PODCAST crew embarks on an exciting adventure with a (somewhat) familiar friend. Geronimo! Mario Mania Month  is made possible by the members of ⁠⁠ONE RAD CLUB⁠⁠ . For as little as three dollars a month, you can become a member yourself and unlock exclusive content and get our podcast shows much earlier. ⁠WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Submit Your Listener Feedback HERE! ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Cli...

Jeremy Parmentier (Retrovaniacs Podcast & Subtastics) and Kyle VonKubik jump into another Mario title for ONE RAD PODCAST 's Mario Mania Month ! This time, they're reviewing one of the more obscure, officially licensed Mario games, Mario Clash (1995) for the Virtual Boy! Will this sequel to the 1983 classic Mario Bros . live up to the legacy, or will our hosts be left seeing red? Well,...

This week, Kyle VonKubik and John E. Capcom talk more dragons than you can shake a Double at! We punch our way back to 1987 to review Double Dragon for the Atari 2600 and 7800—because pain comes in pairs. Then it’s a flying knee to the future with Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons (2023)! Along the way, we praise Technōs for birthing the beat-em-up genre and setting the stage for every hea...

This week on the show, Kyle VonKubik and Jeremy Parmentier chomp into two Pac-Man titles that technically bear the name—but barely resemble the classic dot-munching arcade icon. First up, Jeremy explores Shadow Labyrinth (2025). Is it just a grim-dark reimagining designed for cheap buzz, or does it offer a genuinely deep experience with over 30 hours of exploration and challenge? Then, Kyle breaks...

John E. Capcom and Kyle VonKubik are dishing out a quadruple stack of pixel-punching action on this episode of ONE RAD PODCAST ! First up, John dives into the Bitmap Bureau Collection , dishing out takes on XenoCrisis , Battle Axe , and Final Vendetta —three retro-inspired brawlers bursting with chunky sprites and brutal difficulty. Then Kyle shifts gears (Game Gears, that is) with a deep cut from...

It seems what we have here is a SUCCESS in communication with the editors and contributors of READ ONLY MAGAZINE , specifically those involved with Issue 12: FOE! Recorded on December 20, this episode documents our virtual launch party, where the ROM staff discussed their creative processes, addressed concerns, asked and answered questions, and celebrated the many small successes of READ ONLY MAGA...

Grab your Warp Stars and stretchy pants, because Kyle VonKubik and John E. Capcom are devouring all things pink and puffy in this double-stacked, Kirby-centric episode of ONE RAD PODCAST ! This week, we bounce into Kirby’s Return to Dreamland (2024) and roll through the sugary chaos of Kirby’s Dream Buffet (2023) —both on the Nintendo Switch. Are these games full of flavor and platforming power, o...

This week, we have an extra Yuletide Explosion  stocking stuffer, courtesy of our pal Jeremy Parmentier from the Retrovaniacs  and Twenty Double X podcasts. Jeremy, Kyle, and John chug along with The Polar Express  (2004) for the Game Boy Advance! Originally released as a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode on the Retrovaniacs  page, we're spreading the holiday cheer by sharing it with everyone, becau...

The full ONE RAD PODCAST crew kicks off this year’s Yuletide Explosion by tackling the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special  from 1978. Join Kyle VonKubik, Jeremy Parmentier , John E. Capcom, Keith the Roboduke, Peter Graphic, and our very own Nekobun as we discuss Wookiee family drama, Boba Fett’s bizarre debut, and a galaxy of festive weirdness. Recorded from the cockpits of our X- and A-wings, we...

This week, the Gotta Go Cast  crew swaps hedgehogs for rodents as Kyle VonKubik, Peter Graphic, and "our very own" Nekobun cut into the cheesy history of Chuck E. Cheese. From his animatronic rise to the curious, unfinished The   Christmas That Almost Wasn't   holiday special, this episode has all the trimmings and toppings! Yuletide Explosion  is made possible by the members of ⁠ONE RAD CLUB⁠ . F...

The ONE RAD PODCAST  crew powers up their Yuletide Explosion with a deep dive into Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Alpha’s Magical Christmas ! Join Kyle VonKubik, John E. Capcom, and special guest Aewch  as they unwrap this bizarre 1994 VHS oddity. From Alpha 5’s questionable babysitting skills to the noticeable absence of caroling Rangers and heaping helpings of holiday cheese, we’ll break down thi...

Ho-ho-hold up—did Mario really try to invent Christmas in the Stone Age? This week, Kyle Von Kubik, John E. Capcom, and Keith the Roboduke unwrap the holiday misfire  that is The Super Mario World  carton Christmas Special: "The Night Before Cave Christmas." Yuletide Explosion  is made possible by the members of ⁠ONE RAD CLUB⁠ . For as little as three dollars a month, you can become a member yours...

Get equipped with the final episode of TWENTY DOUBLE X Season 2! Kyle Von Kubik, Keith the Roboduke, and Jeremy Parmentier charge up (figuratively — you can actually charge up in the game) to take on Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge (1991), the Blue Bomber’s first portable mission. Will this Game Boy debut blast its way up the Mega Man Ranking List, or will it short-circuit under pressure? How does it...

Have you played Atari today? ONE RAD PODCAST has! Peter Graphic joins Kyle Von Kubik to juggle thoughts on Circus Convoy (2021) for the Atari 2600, then John E. Capcom swings by to fling some feedback and gobble up Food Fight (1983) for the Atari 7800! ONE RAD PODCAST  is made possible by the members of ⁠⁠ONE RAD CLUB⁠⁠ . For as little as three dollars a month, you can become a member yourself and...

This week, we talk about Rick Moranis in Gravedale High  (1990)! Saturday Morning Crunch  is made possible by the members of ⁠ONE RAD CLUB⁠ . For as little as a dollar a month, you can become a member yourself and unlock exclusive content and get our podcast shows earlier and without ads. ⁠LEAVE US A MESSAGE!⁠ ⁠Click Here for ALL THE LINKS!⁠⁠  Support the shows while also owning a piece of animati...