Podcasting With Power: A Nintendo Podcast

The holiday shopping rush is upon us, and Podcasting With Power is here to help you find that perfect gift for the Nintendo fan in your life! As fans ourselves, we go beyond to the games to showcase the different kinds of apparel, books, collectibles, and more that we think could be a good fit for your gamer. No matter the price point, we've got you covered! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:09:0...

This week, each of our hosts share their "10 Games To Get To Know Me" lists! Jordan and Zachary got through their 10 games, one at a time, explaining why each holds a special place in our hearts and why they collectively represent our gaming tastes! Plus, we break down the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct and more! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:14:26 Housekeeping 00:15:04 Super Mario Gal...

This week, we discuss the multitude of ways Nintendo has spun off their IP over years, with some even going on to be major series in their own right! From the recently released Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment all the way back to Dr. Mario on the NES, we dive into our favorites (and not-so-favorites) on this episode of Podcasting With Power! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:09:10 Housekeeping 00...

This week, we've put together an alignment chart comparing each of Nintendo's home consoles against 5 different categories of game, and we're going spend the podcast hashing out each square! Be sure to let us know how we did in the comments, and add your own insight! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:07:36 Housekeeping 00:08:14 Breath of the Wild on vinyl 00:12:26 Switch 2 YouTube app on...

The first of Nintendo's several big fall releases is here! On this week's Podcasting With Power, the guys dive into their thoughts on Pokemon Legends: Z-A after playing it for about a week. They also touch on their history with the franchise, including their favorite games, starters, and more! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:02:25 Housekeeping 00:02:58 Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 recap 00:08:...

It's spooky season on Podcasting With Power! This week, we discuss our favorite games that capture the Halloween vibe, from the more lighthearted to the dark and sinister! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:10:00 Housekeeping 00:10:31 Switch 2 named on of TIME's best inventions of the year 00:15:27 Assassin's Creed Shadow leaks continue to hint at Switch 2 version 00:18:56 Nintendo killing SNES PlaySt...

On this week's Podcasting With Power, Jordan and Zachary set out to craft a list of the 10 games every Nintendo fan should play. How we interpret that is up for debate, as are each of the games on that list! Whether you've played some, none, or all of the games we recommend, we'd love to hear what you think about our picks and how we got there! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:06:40 Hous...

Video games have always been an expensive hobby, but prices just keep going up and up! Have we reached a tipping point on some of these price tags already? Are these products worth what we're paying? We discuss the value of our games, hardware, and services on this week's Podcasting With Power! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:04:40 Housekeeping 00:05:05 Doug Bowser out, Devon Pritchard in at NOA 00...

As the leaves change, we notice that our gaming tastes do too! On this week's Podcasting With Power, we discuss what kinds of experiences we're looking for once we start spending a little more time inside. From blockbusters to cozy indies, we've got them covered! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:08:43 Housekeeping 00:12:44 Pokemon Company On DHS Copyright Infringement 00:16:49 FFVII Rema...

As Super Mario Bros. turns 40 years old, we dive deep into the legacy of the Mushroom Kingdom and discuss our favorite games, powerups, characters, and more! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:06:30 Housekeeping 00:06:57 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment News 00:10:17 Game Boy Advance Classics Update 00:12:14 Sonic Racing CrossWorlds/Mario Kart World Feud 00:14:06 Out This Week 00:16:57 Super Mario...

We cover our first Nintendo Direct on this week's Podcasting With Power, from the good to the bad to the bizarre! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:07:59 Housekeeping 00:08:42 Nintendo Wins MiG Switch Lawsuit 00:12:34 Nintendo Patents "Sub Characters" 00:17:28 Out This Week 00:18:40 Nintendo Direct Rundown  00:21:01 Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary, Mario Galaxy Movie, Mario Tennis Fe...

This week on Podcasting With Power, it's all about HOW you play the game! We talk our favorite (and least favorite) Nintendo controllers, why some of them are so quirky, and Jordan shows off some third-party options that give the OEM units a run for their money! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:05:36 Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Mini-Review 00:11:46 Housekeeping 00:12:37 For...

This week on Podcasting With Power, we take a step back and explore Nintendo's ventures beyond video games, including collectibles, movies, theme parks, and more! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:19:41 Housekeeping 00:20:08 Nintendo Discouraging Switch 2 Development 00:28:34 Switch 2 Sales Outpacing Switch 1 00:30:55 Nintendo Stars Inc. 00:33:49 Animal Crossing Crocs 00:38:05 Shinobi: Act of Vengean...

This week on Podcasting With Power, we talk about the different ways Nintendo is bringing Switch games to their new platform! We cover everything we like and don't like about the free updates and paid Switch 2 Editions we've seen so far, and name the games we'd like to still see make the jump. We also cover last week's Direct focused on Kirby Air Riders with Mr. Sakurai, another de...

On this week's Podcasting With Power, we put ourselves in the games and discuss the pros and cons of living in the different Nintendo universes! Also: Jordan's Adventures of Elliot impressions, Zach's Drag x Drive impressions, the Hello, Mario! line of products, and more! Time Stamps:00:00:00 Start00:07:43 Housekeeping00:08:07 Hello, Mario!00:10:53 Zelda Twitter Follows...PlayStation?!00:15:17 Pok...

It's all about indie games on this week's Podcasting With Power! We cover the most recent Indie World showcase (8/7/25) and highlight the games we're looking forward to most. We then dive in and discuss our favorite indies of all time and what that side of industry means to each of us. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:09:26 Housekeeping 00:12:36 Release Windows For Upcoming Games 00:17:0...

On this week's Podcasting With Power, we celebrate the arrival of Mario Paint (and SNES mouse support!) on Switch! We also discuss the highlights of Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase before diving into the ups and downs of the Classics services available through Nintendo Switch Online. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:08:00 Housekeeping 00:09:26 Mario Paint on NSO 00:19:59 Nintendo Direct P...

On this week's Podcasting With Power, Jordan and Zachary talk all things Donkey Kong! We reminisce over our first and our favorite DK games before giving our full (spoiler-free) review of Donkey Kong Bananza! We also cover last week's Pokemon Presents, Mario Party Jamboree's Switch 2 upgrade, and the LEGO Game Boy set! Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:05:15 Housekeeping 00:06:02 LEGO Gam...

On this week's Podcasting With Power, Jordan and Zachary introduce their first "Non-Tendo" segment, featuring 2 games outside of the usual Nintendo bubble; Astro Bot (on PS5) and Ship of Harkinian, a complete overhaul of Ocarina of Time on PC! The guys also give their review of THPS 3+4, followed by a nostalgia trip as they discuss their favorite video game soundtracks. Time Stamps:...

On this week's Podcasting With Power, we go deep into our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2's leading title, Mario Kart World, and discuss the games we associate with, and replay during, the summertime. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:09:09 Housekeeping 00:09:58 Ninsight Magazine Kickstarter 00:13:44 End of Game Vouchers 00:18:27 Blurry N64 Sleuthing 00:25:52 Donkey Kong Banaza Interview In...

Play it loud and play it proud! Podcasting With Power returns for its first episode in nearly a decade! Jordan Carlson and Zachary Davis return to discuss their entry points into Nintendo fandom, reconnecting over the Switch 2, and what they think about Nintendo's latest handheld. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:04:02 Housekeeping 00:04:53 Nintendo News 00:27:34 Tony Hawk Tangent 00:34:24 Our Ninte...