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Nerd Cave Retro

Nerd Cave Retro Podcastwww.nerdcaveretro.com
Nerd Cave Retro is a podcast dedicated to those who grew up in the '80's, '90's, & 00's with Classic Video Games. Hosts Derek Diamond and Jason Robbins review and discuss their memories of old school gaming classics.

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Episodes

Vol. 327 - True Lies

This week, Nintendo adds some new classic titles to Switch Online, This Month in Video Game History, and Jason reviews True Lies for the SNES/Genesis. --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro --Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! --- Send in a voice message...

Jun 13, 202352 minEp. 327

Vol. 326 - Ristar

This week, man accused of robbing store using the NES light gun, Super Mario Bros. Movie Steelbook already being shipped out, This Month in Video Game History, & Derek reviews Ristar for the Sega Genesis. --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco...

Jun 07, 20231 hrEp. 326

Vol. 325 - X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse

This week, Metal Gear is making a comeback, Sony's new handheld is official, Nintendo kicks emulator off of Steam, This Month in Video Game History, and Jason reviews X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse for the SNES. --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.co...

May 30, 202355 minEp. 325

Vol. 324 - Top 5 Co-Op NES Games

This week we talk about our (and your) Top 5 NES Games! Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! -- Watch live on www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic every monday at 6 pm central. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster...

May 23, 202348 minEp. 324

Vol. 323 - The Legend of Zelda (NES) Revisited

This week, the Super Mario Bros. Movie is now the 4th highest grossing animated movie, SEGA and Crocs team up for SONIC themed clogs, This Month in Video Game History, & we revisit The Legend of Zelda for the NES! Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.bre...

May 16, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 323

NCR Commentary: Talespin

This month, TMNT is not longer available to stream anywhere, so we decided to watch Talespin Episodes 1 & 2 "Plunder & Lightning" ! Watch along with us! **Jason couldn't help himself with the crude humor so this episode is rated NSFW. --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro --Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "...

May 15, 202354 min

Vol. 322 - Captain America and the Avengers (NES)

This week, Sega plans to release 12 games this year, Super Mario Bros. movie to appear on streaming services soon, This Month in Video Game History, and Jason reviews Captain America and the Avengers for the NES. Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoff...

May 09, 202355 minEp. 322

Vol. 321 - Earthworm Jim 2

This week, The Super Mario Bros. movie passes 1 Billion dollars, Jurassic Park Games are getting a 30th Anniversary Retro Collection, This Month in Video Game History, & Derek reviews Earthworm Jim 2! --Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.c...

May 02, 202359 minEp. 321

Vol. 320 - The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

This week, Wally Phelps (@TheRealBigWall) of @Deadgamepod fill in for Derek and we talk about The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap for the GameBoy Advance! www.deadgamepod Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! --- Send ...

Apr 25, 20231 hrEp. 320

Vol. 319 - Top 5 Games that Deserve a Resurrection

This week, Wally Phelps (@TheRealBigWall) of the Dead Game Podcast fills in for Derek and we talk about our (and your) Top 5 Games that Deserve a Resurrection ! www.deadgamepod.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!...

Apr 18, 20231 hrEp. 319

Vol. 318 - Yoshi's Story

This week, Super Mario Bros. Movie has most successful animated opening weekend ever, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster drops on Switch this month, and Derek reviews Yoshi's Story for the N64. Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your...

Apr 11, 202358 minEp. 318

Vol. 317 - Metroid Fusion Revisited

This week, Street Fighter Movie and TV rights go to Legendary Films, TMNT novel "The Last Ronin" to become a video game, Netflix Gaming on the horizon, and we revisit Metroid Fusion ! -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! -- Watch live at https://www.twi...

Apr 04, 20231 hrEp. 317

Vol. 316 - Top 5 Game Series!

This week we talk about our (and your) Top 5 Game Series Lists! Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/jayfunktastic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...

Mar 21, 202359 minEp. 316

NCR Commentary: Animaniacs

We're back with commentary tracks all thanks to our Patrons! For this track, we watch Animaniacs Season 1, Ep. 1 "De-Zanitized/Monkey Song/Nighty Night Toon" and Ep. 2 "Cookies for Einstien/Win Big/Yakko's World" . It's like a time machine back to the 90s, so join us wont you? **If you want early access to all commentary tracks, extra episodes, and polls or want to just help out the show, the join our Patreon!** www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveret...

Mar 17, 202352 min

NCR Commentary - Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

Here it is at long last, our long lost commentary track for Batman: Mask of the Phantasm! Originally released on Patreon on November 29, 2020. Watch along with us as we gaze at the animated Caped Crusader in all his 90's cinematic glory! --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro if you enjoy these extra monthly Patreon funded commentary tracks! Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @n...

Mar 17, 20231 hr 25 min

Vol. 315 - The MASK (SNES)

This week, Tunic is getting a physical release on Switch, Nintendo celebrates Mar10 Day, Konami wants to bring back Castlevania, and Derek reviews The Mask for the SNES. Email us at [email protected] --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! --- Send i...

Mar 14, 202356 minEp. 315

Vol. 314 - Double Dragon II: The Revenge

This week, Konami teases more Bomberman, Metroid Fusion coming to Switch online, This Month in Video Game History, and Jason reviews Double Dragon II: The Revenge for the NES. Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! -- W...

Mar 07, 202354 minEp. 314

Vol. 313 - Pensacon Panel 2023: Goldeneye 007

It's our Panel from Pensacon 2023! Wally Phelps (@therealbigwall) joins us to talk about Goldeneye 007 Remaster for the Nintendo Switch and XBox. Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! -- Watch live at https://www.twitc...

Feb 28, 202346 minEp. 313

Vol. 312 - Super Fantasy Zone

This week, Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection drops on Switch, other Nintendo IP's considered for Super Nintendo World, Sega says Sonic Frontiers exceeded expectations, and Derek reviews Super Fantasy Zone for the Sega Genesis! Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at ...

Feb 21, 202355 minEp. 312

NCR Special - Defending Bad Movies 2: The Revenge

For this special episode in honor of the return of the Defending Bad Movies Panel at Pensacon this year, we look back at this 250th episode of the Derek Diamond Experience and our Defending Bad Movies 2: The Revenge panel from Pensacon 2020. --Is "Jaws: The Revenge" REALLY the worst sequel that's ever been made? Do you enjoy all the freeze puns from "Batman & Robin?" These questions and more will be answered as The Derek Diamond Experience returns to Pensacon! In this follow up to last year’...

Feb 19, 202351 min

Vol. 311 - Shatterhand

This week, the Switch is now the 3rd best selling console of all time, we cover the Nintendo Direct announcements, and Jason reviews Shatterhand for the NES. Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! -- Watch live at https...

Feb 14, 202359 minEp. 311

Vol. 310 - Mario Kart 64

This week, Nintendo wins "Joy-Con Drift" lawsuit, WATA certified Pokemon Yellow destroyed by Customs, XBox 360 classics getting yanked from the Microsoft store, and Derek reviews Mario Kart 64 for the Nintendo 64. Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcof...

Feb 07, 202349 minEp. 310

Vol. 309 - 16-Bit Terminator Games

This week, Goldeneye drops on XBox and Switch, Shinobi non Grata getting a physical release on Switch, This Month in Video Game History, and Jason reviews 16-Bit Terminator Games ! Email us at [email protected] -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order!...

Jan 31, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 309

Vol. 308 - Top 5 Game Controllers

This week we talk about our (and your) Top 5 Game Controllers! --Join our Patreon: www.Patreon.com/nerdcaveretro --Check out our merch: ncrmerch.com -- nerdcaveretro.com --Email us at: [email protected] --Follow us: @Nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond, @JayFunktastic --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdcaveretro/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ne...

Jan 24, 202359 minEp. 308

Vol. 307 - Wonder Boy in Monster World

This week, we get a sneak preview of Super Mario World in Universal Studios Hollywood, Shredder's Revenge is now on Netflix Gaming, and Derek reviews Wonder Boy in Monster World for the Sega Genesis. --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro --Check out our merch: ncrmerch.com --For all of our Links: nerdcaveretro.com --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdcaveretro/messageSuppo...

Jan 17, 202348 minEp. 307

Vol. 306 - Die Hard (NES)

This week, WATA graded a Castlevania repro, Taito prepares for it's 70th celebration, This Month in Video Game History, and Jason reviews Die Hard for the NES. Follow us: @NerdCaveRetro, @JayFunktastic, & @Derek_Diamond --Check out our merch: ncrmerch.com -- nerdcaveretro.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdcaveretro/messageSu...

Jan 10, 202352 minEp. 306

Vol. 305 - TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist

This week, XBox Gamepass will soon have a cheaper ad supported tier, Final Fantasy 1-6 have been rated by the ESRB for the Nintendo Switch, and Derek reviews TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist on the Cowabunga Collection. -- nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: ncrmerch.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdcaveretro/messageSupport this...

Jan 03, 202357 minEp. 305

Vol. 304 - Top 5 Games We Played in 2022

We end 2022 with our (and your) Top 5 Games We Played in 2022 Lists! --Check out our merch: ncrmerch.com -- nerdcaveretro.com --Join our Patreon: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdcaveretro/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerdcaveretro/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 27, 202255 minEp. 304

NCR News Dump: 12-18-22 "Chris Metzen Returns to WoW"

This episode of the News Dump, @JoeyImageTV joins @JayFunktastic to talk about the return of @ChrisMetzen to Blizzard Games. nerdcaveretro.com This Episode of the News Dump is free for everyone! If you enjoy this episode, get access to all extra Patreon Only content by going to www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro Need a holiday gift for the coffee lover in your life? Head over to www.brezcoffeeco.com and use the code " NCR " at checkout for 10% off of your order! --- Send in a voice message: https://p...

Dec 18, 202227 min

Vol. 303 - Resident Evil CODE: Veronica

This week, Nintendo Switch surpasses PS4 in worldwide sales, the FTC strategizes to reign in the tech industry, and Jason reviews Resident Evil - CODE: Veronica for the Sega Dreamcast. -- www.nerdcaveretro.com --Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @NerdCaveRetro, @JayFunktastic, @Derek_Diamond --Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! It's the perfect Holiday gift for the coffee lover in your life. -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/jayfunktastic --- ...

Dec 13, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 303
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