The Backlog Busters

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 3. Mathman, Hootz, Mike, and Matt gather to discuss taco night, Stardew Valley co-op, snow days, and LEGO sets. At the end of the episode we dish out top secret tips for the SNES game The Rocketeer and the NES class, Little Nemo: The Dream Master. We also played some games... Hootz - Dragon Quest XI, Hades II, Pandora's Tower, Welcome Tour, Bl...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 2. It's our annual Games of the Year show - Part 2!. This time it's Mathman, Hootz, Mike, Grrouchie, and Nate. We talk about the weather, gaming deals, playing video games with spouses, no crisis week, the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL playoffs, and Fantasy Critic. We also played some games... Nate - Xenoblade Chronicles X, Final Fantasy...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 9 - Episode 1. It's our annual Games of the Year show. This time Mathman, Hootz, Mike, and SkinnyMatt are joined by community members Nate (t4ked4) and Ben (nukethebridge) to talk about table top games, time off, playing Splatoon 3, transformative years, and family meals. If you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after th...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 51. Mathman, Hootz, Mike, and SkinnyMatt talk about washers, gift giving, new jobs, and taking time off from work. At the end of the episode we dished out tips and tricks for the games BMX-XXX and Hitman 2: Silent Assassin for the PS2 and XBox. We also played some games... Mike - Baldur's Gate 3, Sonic 2, Dead by Daylight, Chrono Cross, Demon...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 50. Mathman and Hootz talk about Christmas shopping, getting a deal on Civilization VII, and a very special escape room-themed Advent calendar from Gen-Con. At the end of the episode we dished out tips and tricks for the PS1 games In the Hunt and Alien Trilogy. We also played some games... Hootz - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Monster...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 49. Mathman, SkinnyMatt, and Nate talk about turning in final semester grades, a recipe for King Ranch Chicken, playing games through Netflix and Luna, starting new jobs, and watching Zootopia 2. At the end of the episode we dished out tips and tricks for Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64) and Spyro the Dragon (PS1). We also played some games... Nate...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 48. Mathman, Hootz, and BlazeKnight talk about the joy of seeing pets get adopted, going Christmas shopping, and pork chops. At the end of the episode we dished out tips and tricks for the SNES games Batman Forever and Weaponlord. We also played some games... Hootz - Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Hades II, Mario Kart World, Tetris 99 Blaze - Dead by Dayli...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 47. Mathman, Hootz, and BlazeKnight talk about Thanksgiving food, shoveling snow, gaming deals, and spending time with our little ones. At the end of the episode we dished out tips and tricks for the SNES games NBA Jam and Jim Power. We also played some games... Hootz - Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Hades II, Welcome Tour, Mario Kart World Blaze - Dead by...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 46. Mathman, Grrouchie, Hootz, and BlazeKnight talk about Thanksgiving break, homemade barbecue sauce, finishing projects, weddings, and how fast our children grow. At the end of the episode we dished out tips and tricks for the Sega Genesis games Team USA Basketball and Predator 2. We also played some games... Grrouchie - Hades II, Fortnite Hootz...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 45. Mathman is joined by community member t4ked4 (Nate) to talk about Extra Life, gymnastics, movies, Halloween, and Christmas. At the end of the episode we dished out tips and tricks for the SNES games Super Bomberman and Blackthorne. We also played some games... Nate - Trails in the Sky, Family Night, Tears of the Kingdom, Fallout 4 Ryan - Ball...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 44. Mathman and SkinnyMatt gather to discuss all that happened during the Extra Life event and the surrounding travel. Here is the link for the Chick Magnet --> https://www.chickmagnetchicken.com/ If you would like to have more of the Backlog Busters in your life, head on over to the socials and follow these fine folks:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 43. Mathman, BlazeKnight, SkinnyMatt, and Hootz are joined by the podfather himself, Sean Capri! We discuss Halloween (themed costumes and even wearing a costume to work), visiting family, houses that pass out beer to parents on Halloween, and playing board games. At the end of the episode we dished out tips and tricks for Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 42. Mathman and SkinnyMatt discuss delicious food and drinks, spending time with old friends, and spouses getting interviewed. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Donkey Kong Country for the SNES. We also played some games... Matt - Let's Go, Pikachu, Dave the Diver, Baldur's Gate 3, Ball x Pit, Helldivers II Ryan -...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 41. Mathman, Hootz, and BlazeKnight discuss playing new games, birthday celebrations, silent auctions, and children getting married. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Mega Turrican and Jeopardy! Sports Edition for the Genesis. We also played some games... Hootz - Carrion, Monster Hunter: Wilds, Outer Wilds, Pokemon Legends...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 40. Mathman and SkinnyMatt discuss playing games with the kids, roller coasters, and the Snack Network (unofficial sponsor of the Backlog Busters). Please be warned that we have an in-depth discussion about Doki Doki Literature Club, so some of the content is not suitable for children or might be a trigger for some of our listeners. At the end of...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 39. Mathman, BlazeKnight, and Hootz discuss the new LEGO GameBoy set, birthdays, mini golf, and spending time with our children. We then take a moment to discuss the price hike of Xbox Game Pass... At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Super Smash T.V. and The Addams Family (SNES). We also played some games... Mike - Oracle of...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 38. Mathman and BlazeKnight discuss getting sick and getting games for their birthday. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Punch Out! and Silver Surfer (NES). We also played some games... Mike - Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Quest XI, Oracle of Seasons/Ages Ryan - Chained Echoes, Klonoa, Farkle If you were a patron, you would...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 37. Mathman, Hootz, and special guest, Nate, discuss finding childhood toys, finishing books, playing golf with friends, and soccer games against a friend's team. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Gaiares (Genesis) and Ikari 3 (NES). We also played some games... Nate - Super Mario Bros. 2, Skate, Tears of the Kingdom,...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 36. Mathman, Hootz, and BlazeKnight discuss new socks and windows, earning and redeeming Xbox rewards points, and hiking and walking in nature. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for TMNT (GameBoy) and Bravoman (TurboGrafx-16). We also played some games... Mike - Mortal Kombat 11, Unpacking, Cooking Simulator, Tony Hawk's P...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 35. Mathman, Hootz, and BlazeKnight discuss Murderbot, corn and chili, frozen La Croix, Monarch butterflies, and yardwork. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for Abadox (NES) and Chip's Challenge (Lynx). We also played some games... Mike - Shining Force II Hootz -Another Crab's Treasure, Monster Hunter Wilds, Tempopo Ry...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 34. Mathman, Hootz, and BlazeKnight discuss pet adoption events, brave dog awards, the beauty of libraries, crocheted pockets, and winning Mario Kart World tournaments. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for the PS1 game Nanotek Warrior and the N64 game War Gods. We also played some games... Mike - Baldur's Gate 3, Shining...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 33. Mathman, SkinnyMatt, and BlazeKnight discuss benefits of being a therapist, lunch with friends, a magnifier to aid with reading, and celebrating a child's name day. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for the SNES game Kablooey and Predator 2 for the Genesis. We also played some games... Mike - Baldur's Gate 3, Shini...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 32. Mathman and BlazeKnight discuss not working during vacation, time with old friends, and milestone birthdays. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for the SNES games Killer Instinct and Primal Rage. We also played some games... Mike - Baldur's Gate 3, Expedition 33, Super Punch Out, Super Mario Bros. 3, Blackthorne, Tell M...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 31. We have a full house with Mathman, BlazeKnight, Hootz, SkinnyMatt, and Grrouchie. We discussed literal river bands, new air conditioners, vacation time with family, and gaming conventions. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for the PS1 games Need For Speed III and San Francisco Rush. We also played some games... Mike - Bald...

Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 30. Mathman and BlazeKnight talk about the Nintendo Partner Direct, air conditioning issues, controller repairs, and paying off cars. At the end of the episode, we dish out top secret tips for the PS1 games Ape Escape and Driver. We also played some games... Mike - Alan Wake 2, Dead by Daylight, Monster Hunter Wilds, Minami Lane, Goldeneye, Unpack...