Terrible Gamers Podcast

In this Vs. Challenge episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle are joined by surprise guests Carol (Kevin’s wife and Kyle’s cousin) and Christen (Kyle’s wife) to tackle a sun-soaked retro classic: California Games. The big question this time? Which event in California Games is actually the most fun to play? From surfing and skateboarding to BMX, footbag, and more, each host and guest...

In this full episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle return to the Nintendo 64 to settle the debate the only way that really matters—by actually playing Super Smash Bros. 64. Instead of quick arguments, the guys jump into extended 3–10 minute matches, putting each character to the test in real gameplay situations to find out who truly holds up as the best Smash fighter in the origin...

In this Vs. Challenge episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle step back into the early days of Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo 64 to answer one of the most hotly debated questions in retro gaming history: Which of the original eight Smash characters is truly the best? From Mario, Link, and Pikachu, to Donkey Kong, Kirby, Samus, Fox, and Yoshi, the guys break down the strengt...

In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle return to the legendary world of the Nintendo Entertainment System to settle one question once and for all: What is the greatest NES game ever… according to us? Forget IGN’s list, forget the critics, forget the “official rankings.” This is about the games we actually played, the games we actually loved, and the 8-bit classics that shap...

Vs. Challenge #48 – The REAL Greatest NES Game Ever (Our Picks vs. Everyone Else) In this Vs. Challenge episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle dive straight into the pixel-packed heart of the Nintendo Entertainment System to decide which NES game should be the highest rated of all time. Not according to critics. Not according to magazines from the 80s. According to two retro gamers...

Ep. 60 – The REAL Best Nintendo 64 Game of All Time (Our Rankings vs. IGN’s List) In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle jump headfirst into the world of Nintendo 64 classics to decide, once and for all, which game should be considered the highest-rated N64 title of all time. Not according to critics. Not according to review aggregates. According to actual gamers who grew u...

Ep. 47 – LIVE Vs. Challenge: What’s the REAL Highest-Rated N64 Game of All Time? (Our Showdown Begins!) Welcome back to The Terrible Gamers Podcast, where Kevin and Kyle finally take the chaos live with our first ever LIVE Vs. Challenge—and we’re starting with the big one: the Nintendo 64. Forget Metacritic. Forget the “official rankings.” Today we’re deciding what should be the highest-rated N64...

Ep. 59 – The Best Game Boy & Game Boy Color Games of All Time (Our Picks vs. The Critics) In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle finally tackle one of the most iconic handheld systems in gaming history — the Nintendo Game Boy and Game Boy Color. Forget what the critics or IGN have to say; this is about what we think are the true highest-rated, most legendary porta...

Vs. 46 – The Greatest Game Boy & Game Boy Color Games of All Time (Our Picks vs. The Critics) In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle are going handheld! They’re diving deep into the world of Game Boy and Game Boy Color, debating which games truly deserve the top spot as the best of all time. Forget the critics — this is about what we think are the real legends of...

Ep. 58 – The Best Arcade Game of All Time (Our Picks vs. The Critics) In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive straight into the flashing lights and chaotic energy of the arcade era to answer one huge question — what’s the greatest arcade game of all time? But here’s the catch: we’re not talking about what the critics say. Nope. We’re talking about the real answers...

Vs. 45 – The Greatest Arcade Game of All Time? (The Debate Gets Heated!) In this week’s episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle step back into the golden age of arcade gaming to tackle one big question: What should be the highest-rated arcade game of all time? From Pac-Man and Donkey Kong to Street Fighter II and Galaga, the guys go head-to-head in a heated versus debate to de...

Ep. 57 – The REAL Best Sega Genesis Game (Forget IGN’s List!) Kevin and Kyle are back for another episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, and this week they’re firing up the Sega Genesis to settle a long-running debate — what’s the best Genesis game of all time? Not what IGN says, not what the critics voted for, but what we as gamers know deep down deserves the crown. In this episode, our hosts di...

Vs. 44 – The REAL Best Sega Genesis Game of All Time! (Our Picks, Not the Critics) It’s time for another Terrible Gamers Podcast VS Challenge, and this week Kevin and Kyle are turning the clock back to the 16-bit era of Sega Genesis greatness! Everyone knows the Genesis gave us some of the most iconic retro video games of all time — but which one truly deserves to be called the best? In this episo...

Ep. 56 – The REAL Best SNES Game of All Time (Forget the Critics!) The Terrible Gamers Podcast is back, and this week Kevin and Kyle are tackling one of the biggest retro gaming debates of all time: What is the greatest SNES game ever made? But here’s the twist — we’re not looking at the critics, review scores, or what IGN has to say. This episode is all about our picks for the best Super Nintendo...

Vs. 43 – What’s the Greatest SNES Game of All Time? The Terrible Gamers Podcast is back with another retro showdown! In this episode, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive deep into the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) to debate one big question: Which game deserves to be crowned the highest rated SNES game of all time? From legendary RPGs like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI, to unforgettable p...

Ep. 55 – Snoopy’s Silly Sports Spectacular & Snoopy’s Hidden Atari Gem! The Terrible Gamers Podcast is back, and this week Kevin and Kyle take on one of the strangest retro games to ever hit the NES: Snoopy’s Silly Sports Spectacular. Forget saving princesses or blasting aliens — this game has Snoopy sack racing, pole vaulting, potato balancing, and river jumping. It’s peak NES weirdness, and...

Vs. 42 – The Best Sport in Snoopy’s Silly Sports Spectacular! In this special Versus Challenge episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dig into one of the quirkiest retro titles on the NES – Snoopy’s Silly Sports Spectacular! This offbeat classic brings together the Peanuts gang and some truly wild mini-games, from sack races to potato balancing to the infamous river jump. But...

Ep. 54 – Nintendo 64 Wrestling Madness with Work the Arm! In Ep. 54 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle are joined by special guest Jaime from the Work the Arm podcast for a long-awaited dive into Nintendo 64 wrestling games. After teasing this collaboration for months, Jaime finally joins the crew for some classic 'wrasslin' fun on the N64! This episode is packed with multiplayer...

Vs. 41 – WrestleMania Showdown! Must-Play Match Types in Wrestling Games In Vs. 41 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle step into the ring for the ultimate retro gaming versus challenge—with a special guest referee, Jaime from the Work the Arm podcast, keeping things fair! This time, the debate isn’t about consoles or arcade classics—it’s all about wrestling games and which match t...

Ep. 53 – Battle of the Consoles! Kicking Off Season 3 with the Ultimate 16-Console Bracket Season 3 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast is here, and we’re starting with a bang! In Episode 53, Kevin and Kyle dive headfirst into the ultimate retro gaming showdown: a 16-console bracket to determine which console truly reigns supreme. From the NES to the PlayStation 2, the Sega Genesis to the Nintendo Swit...

Vs. 40 – Console Gauntlet! NES vs SNES vs Genesis vs N64 In this explosive Versus Challenge, Kevin and Kyle face off in the ultimate retro showdown: pick just 3 must-have games from 4 legendary consoles—NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, and Nintendo 64. But here's the catch... they can only pick games from 3 of the 4 systems! One classic console gets left behind. Which retro library gets sacrificed? Which...

We made it—52 episodes in the books! In Episode 52 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle look back on two years of retro gaming chaos, awkward button mashing, wild podcast moments, and some of the worst (and best!) games we've ever played. This Year 2 recap episode is packed with reflection, laughs, and a walk down memory lane as we revisit our favorite episodes, debates, and gameplay mom...

As we gear up for the Year 2 Finale of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle throw down in a special versus challenge—but this time, it’s personal. In Vs. 39, each host picks their favorite retro game or podcast episode from the past year to battle it out for bragging rights heading into the big recap episode next week! Whether it was an epic boss fight, an unforgettable side quest, or just...

Ep. 51 – Summer of Arcade: Digging In with Dig Dug & Flipping Out with BurgerTime! Get ready for another nostalgia-fueled episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast as Kevin and Kyle return with Episode 51 of our Summer of Arcade series! This week, we dig into two quirky but legendary arcade classics: Dig Dug and BurgerTime. First up is Dig Dug, the underground action game where inflating your ene...

Vs. 38 – BurgerTime vs. Dig Dug: Which Kill Method Is King? In this deliciously destructive episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive into the pixelated chaos of two arcade legends—BurgerTime and Dig Dug—to answer one burning question: which kill method is better? Is it more satisfying to squash your enemies under falling burger ingredients, or to pump them full of air unti...