Terrible Gamers Podcast

Ep. 50 – Summer of Arcade: Asteroids vs. Missile Command Mayhem! It’s the big 5-0! In Episode 50 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle are back at it with another blast from the golden age of gaming as our Summer of Arcade continues! This week, we're diving deep into two legendary Atari arcade classics—Asteroids and Missile Command. Join us as we fire up the vector graphics and test our s...

Vs. 37 – Asteroids vs. Missile Command: The Retro Movie Pitch Battle! This week on The Terrible Gamers Podcast, we’re mixing things up with a Versus Challenge like no other. In Vs. 37, hosts Kevin and Kyle aren’t just debating which retro arcade game is better—they’re battling it out by pitching full-blown Hollywood movie adaptations of the Atari arcade classics Asteroids and Missile Command! In t...

Ep. 49 – Summer of Arcade: Blasting Through Galaga & Space Invaders! Get ready, retro fans—The Terrible Gamers Podcast is back with Episode 49, continuing our Summer of Arcade series! This week, Kevin and Kyle dive into two of the most iconic and legendary arcade games of all time: Space Invaders and Galaga. Join us as we fire up the classic cabinets (virtually, of course) and revisit these al...

Vs. 36 – Galaga vs. Space Invaders: Kicking Off Our Summer of Arcade! The Terrible Gamers Podcast is officially launching our Summer of Arcade, and what better way to kick it off than with a retro battle for the ages—Galaga vs. Space Invaders! In Vs. 36, your hosts Kevin and Kyle go head-to-head in a heated debate over which classic arcade shooter deserves the crown. Is Galaga the king of fast-pac...

Ep. 48 – Anticipation: Nintendo’s Forgotten Party Game Gets Its Moment In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive headfirst into the often-overlooked NES classic, Anticipation—Nintendo’s original attempt at a party game before Mario Party took over the genre. But that’s not all—we’re joined by special guest Carol (Kevin’s wife and Kyle’s cousin) as we test out the ga...

Vs. 35 – Should NES Anticipation Be Remade or Forgotten? In this week’s Versus Challenge on The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle take on a forgotten oddity from the NES library—Anticipation, a quirky puzzle/party game released by Nintendo in the late ‘80s. Even though neither of them has played it (yet!), that won’t stop the debate from getting heated as they argue whether Anticipatio...

Ep. 47 – Ecco vs. Ninja Gaiden: Revisiting the Games That Almost Broke Us In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle are diving headfirst into two retro video game heavyweights that first came up way back in Episode 2 – Now We Play. That’s right, it’s time to revisit Ecco the Dolphin for the Sega Genesis and Ninja Gaiden for the NES—two iconic yet punishing games that defined m...

Vs. 34 – Revisiting Episode 2: Which Retro Game Deserves a Comeback? In this special Versus Challenge episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, your favorite retro gaming duo, Kevin and Kyle, go head-to-head in a nostalgic battle of opinions! We're throwing it back to Episode 2 - Now We Play, revisiting our early podcast roots—but with a twist. Each host selects one classic retro video game they’re...

Ep. 46 – Cowabunga Chaos! Kevin & Kyle vs. TMNT (NES) 🐢🎮 | Terrible Gamers Podcast In this bodacious episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive shell-first into one of the most notoriously difficult NES classics—Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the Nintendo Entertainment System! It’s pixelated pizza power vs. retro rage as our heroes in a half shell take on sewer mazes...

Vs. 33 – TMNT Turtle Showdown! 🐢 Which Hero Reigns Supreme on the NES? | Terrible Gamers Podcast In this high-stakes retro gaming versus challenge, hosts Kevin and Kyle face off in a pixel-powered debate to decide once and for all: Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is the best to use in the classic NES game? Is it Donatello’s reach? Leonardo’s balance? Raphael’s speed? Or Michelangelo’s style? Jo...

Ep. 45 - Mega Man Mayhem! Can We Beat It for the First Time? ⚡🎮 | Terrible Gamers Podcast In Ep. 45 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle take on a retro gaming giant—Mega Man for the NES—and attempt to beat it for the very first time! Believe it or not, Kyle has never played Mega Man before, and Kevin barely remembers the stages, making this the ultimate blind run filled with cla...

Vs. 32 - Mega Man Level Showdown! What's the Easiest Stage with No Weapons? 🔵💥 | Terrible Gamers Podcast In Vs. 32 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle dive into the iconic world of Mega Man (NES) to settle one of the most debated questions in retro gaming: Which level in the original Mega Man is the easiest to beat without any extra weapons? No upgrades. No power-ups. Just raw platfor...

Ep. 44 - The Castlevania Gauntlet! Conquering Castlevania 1 & 2 🦇🎮 | Terrible Gamers Podcast Kevin and Kyle take on not one, but TWO legendary NES classics in Ep. 44 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast! This time, they dive deep into Castlevania (1986) and Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest (1987) to experience the best (and worst) of early vampire-hunting action! Will they survive the brutal platform...

VS 31 - Castlevania Showdown! Is Castlevania 1 or 2 the Better Game? 🦇🎮 | Terrible Gamers Podcast In Vs. 31 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle go head-to-head in a retro gaming battle to settle a classic debate: Which is the better game—Castlevania or Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest? The original Castlevania (NES) is a tough-as-nails action-platformer with tight controls, brutal diffic...

Ep. 43 - Can We Beat Contra Without the Konami Code? NES Challenge! 🎮 | Terrible Gamers Podcast Contra (NES) is one of the toughest games of all time—but can it be beaten without the Konami Code? In Ep. 43 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle put their retro gaming skills to the test, attempting to conquer this infamously difficult run-and-gun classic both with and without the legendary...

VS Challenge 30 - Konami Code Controversy! Contra’s 30 Lives: Fair Play or Cheating? 🎮 | Terrible Gamers Podcast The Konami Code—a legendary cheat or just a helpful assist? In Vs. 30 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle go head-to-head in a heated retro gaming debate about the infamous Contra 30 Lives Code on the NES. Is using Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start a...

Ep. 42 - High Stakes & Retro Jackpots! Playing Casino Kid & Caesar’s Palace 🎰 | Terrible Gamers Podcast Kevin and Kyle are rolling the dice and chasing virtual riches in Ep. 42 of The Terrible Gamers Podcast! This time, they’re diving into classic retro casino games, taking their chances in Casino Kid (NES) and Caesar’s Palace (SNES). Will they hit the jackpot and walk away as high roller...

**VS Challenge 29 - Retro Casino Games: Luck or Skill? | The Terrible Gamers Podcast**   Place your bets, because this episode of *The Terrible Gamers Podcast* is all about **retro casino games**! Hosts **Kevin and Kyle** go all-in on a high-stakes debate over classic **gambling-themed video games** like **Casino Kid (NES), Caesar’s Palace (SNES), Vegas Stakes, and more**. Are these games purely a...

Ep. 41 - The Ultimate N64 Kart Racer: Diddy Kong Racing vs. Mario Kart 64 | The Terrible Gamers Podcast Which Nintendo 64 kart racer truly deserves the crown—Mario Kart 64 or Diddy Kong Racing? In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle take a deep dive into one of the biggest retro gaming debates of all time! Mario Kart 64 brought iconic tracks, classic power-ups, and le...

VS Challenge 28 - Diddy Kong Racing vs. Mario Kart 64 | The Terrible Gamers Podcast It’s time for the ultimate N64 racing showdown! In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle debate which kart racer truly reigns supreme—Diddy Kong Racing or Mario Kart 64? Both games defined retro kart racing and left a lasting impact on the Nintendo 64 era. Mario Kart 64 brought us iconic...

Ep. 40 - The Super Mario Super Sequel | The Terrible Gamers Podcast When Super Mario Bros. became a global sensation, Nintendo followed it up with two wildly different sequels—but which one is the true successor? In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, hosts Kevin and Kyle debate the merits of Super Mario Bros. 2 (USA) and Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels to determine which game truly ca...

VS Challenge 27 - Super Mario Sequel | The Terrible Gamers Podcast What is the true sequel to Super Mario Bros.? Is it the wildly different Super Mario Bros. 2 (USA), the brutally challenging Lost Levels, or the game-changing Super Mario Bros. 3? In this episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast, Kevin and Kyle debate which game deserves the title of the real follow-up to Nintendo’s 1985 classic. Fro...

Welcome to Ep. 39 - Pokemonth! Sapphire, the latest episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast! In this exciting episode, hosts Kevin and Kyle dive into the world of Pokemon Sapphire, one of the most beloved titles in the Pokemon series and a standout on the Game Boy Advance. Get ready for an in-depth discussion on the iconic Gen 3 Pokemon games, the unique features of Pokemon Sapphire, and the unforg...

Welcome to VS Challenge 26 - Pokemonth - Catch Em All or Complete the Story, the latest episode of The Terrible Gamers Podcast! In this heated debate, hosts Kevin and Kyle go head-to-head on two iconic approaches to the Pokemon games: Should you Catch 'Em All or focus on completing the main story? Whether you’re a fan of Pokemon gameplay that emphasizes catching every Pokemon or prefer a streamlin...

Kevin and Kyle FINALLY get to one of the biggest games of all time, Pokemon. Follow them as they give an explanation of the trading card game and then as they jump into Pokemon Yellow. Can they catch them all? No, but Pikachu says, "Pika Pika"! #skiing #retrogaming #retro #nes #snes #arcade #sega #gaming  #pokemon #pokemonth #pikachu #ashketchum #tradingcards #pokecards  https://linktr.ee/terrible...